What is BS EN 1462 - Brackets for eaves gutters about?
This European standard helps its users produce or install high-quality brackets for eaves gutters.
BS EN 1462 specifies the requirements for rafter and fascia board brackets intended to support eaves gutters conforming to EN 607 or EN 612.
Who is BS EN 1462 - Brackets for eaves gutters for?
BS EN 1462 on requirements and testing for brackets for eaves gutters is useful for:
- Manufacturers of hardware products
- Suppliers and retailers of hardware products
- Quality control personnel
- Testing and inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 1462 - Brackets for eaves gutters?
Brackets intended to support eaves gutters need to be high-quality products that can withstand tough conditions and support the weight of eaves gutters. They should also be capable to withstand additional weight other than the eaves gutters.
BS EN 1462 informs you about the requirements like corrosion resistance and load-bearing capacity that the brackets should meet and also provides test methods to verify them. BS EN 1462 helps you to design brackets that are easy to fasten around the gutters. BS EN 1462 also provides you designation guidelines for the brackets which simplifies the ordering process by making the products easy to identify based on their corrosion resistance and load bearing classes.
Overall, the guidelines of BS EN 1462 enable you to produce high-quality brackets for eaves gutters.