What is BS EN 1467 – Requirements for rough blocks of natural stone about?
BS EN 1467 is a European Standard that discusses requirements for rough blocks of natural stone.
The BS EN 1467 series' principal goal is to deliver high-quality natural stone that is aesthetically beautiful as well as durable.
BS EN 1467 specifies requirements for rough blocks of natural stone from which products for use
in building or commemorative stones and other similar applications are made.
Note: BS EN 1467 does not cover artificially agglomerated stony material nor installation.
Who is BS EN 1467 - Requirements for rough blocks of natural stone for?
BS EN 1467 on rough blocks of natural stone products is useful for:
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
- Builders and architects
- Product specialists
- Designers and suppliers of commemorative stones
Why should you use BS EN 1467 - Requirements for rough blocks of natural stone?
The rough block is the foundation of usable stone and is made up of rocks collected directly from quarries or erratics with no processing other than extraction and shape by cutting or splitting.
BS EN 1467 provides the best industry recommendations on product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, labelling, marking and packaging of natural stone rough blocks.
The geometric characteristics specified in BS EN 1467 provide measures of length and width, thickness, squareness and flatness, volume and mass.
As a result, complying with BS EN 1467 can help demonstrate whether or not your products are fit for its intended use.