What is PD CEN/TR 17024 - Guidance for use of natural stones about?
PD CEN/TR 17024 is the European standard on natural stones that provides guidance for the application and use of natural stone products.
PD CEN/TR 17024 applies to natural stone products intended for masonry elements, wall coverings (including tiles), internal floor and stair finishes (including tiles) and exterior floor and stair finishes (including paving), as well as massive stone elements.
NOTE: PD CEN/TR 17024 does not deal with coatings or staining problems and does not take into account treatments that could modify the performance characteristics of the materials.
NOTE: PD CEN/TR 17024 does not apply to agglomerated stones and aggregates.
Who is PD CEN/TR 17024 - Guidance for use of natural stones for?
PD CEN/TR 17024 on natural stones is useful for:
- Builders
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Natural stone specialists
- Geoscientists
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 17024 - Guidance for use of natural stones?
Natural stone is required for maintenance and repair of historically, archaeologically and culturally important structures to prevent deterioration due to weathering and use.
PD CEN/TR 17024 provides a detailed overview of the most useful tests to assess whether a stone type is suitable for a particular application.
The part of the characterization record or sheet reserved for the origin of the stone is mentioned in PD CEN/TR 17024.
PD CEN/TR 17024 specifies petrographic characterization to determine the mineralogical composition of the natural stone and the general visual characteristics by means of a reference sample.
The mechanical and physical qualities of natural stones can be determined using several test techniques indicated in PD CEN/TR 17024.
PD CEN/TR 17024 navigates you through the conditions, objectives and proceedings of the delivery acceptance process carried out by the customer or their representative.
The flow chart for dealing with visual and dimensional non-conformities is outlined in PD CEN/TR 17024.
Overall, PD CEN/TR 17024 guides you through the usage of natural stones that aid to endure mechanical action and tend to protect the surface, providing an indication of the stone's wearing qualities. In this way, you can be assisted in determining if the stone is economically viable and workable for flooring, stairs, and other purposes.