What is BS EN 507 - Roofing and cladding products about?
BS EN 507 is a European standard on roofing and cladding products that discusses the best procedures and specifications required for manufacturing high-quality roofing and cladding products. BS EN 507 specifies requirements for roofing and cladding products used for assembly into coverings for wall claddings, linings and pitched roofs, made from the aluminium sheet with or without additional surface treatment (organic coating or anodising).
BS EN 507 establishes general characteristics, definitions and labelling of the products, together with requirements for the materials from which the products can be manufactured. It specifies the requirements for products that enable them to meet all normal service conditions. Products can be prefabricated or semi-formed products as well as strip, coil and sheet for on-site-formed applications (e.g. standing seam roofs).
BS EN 507 applies to all discontinuously laid and fully supported roofing and cladding products made of aluminium sheets. No requirements for supporting construction, design of roof system and execution of connections and flashings are included.
NOTE: BS EN 507 does not apply to self-supporting aluminium sheets that are covered by EN 508-2.
Who is BS EN 507- Roofing and cladding products for?
BS EN 507 on roofing and cladding products is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of roofing and cladding products.
Why should you use BS EN 507- Roofing and cladding products?
Roof cladding is used to cover the roof, creating a watertight layer that keeps the elements out and the people inside warm and dry. It comes in all shapes and sizes and the wide range of materials available gives you the chance to find the style that suits your building.
BS EN 507 navigates you through the dimensions and tolerances, materials, alloys of aluminium, factory-applied organic coatings, mechanical properties, sampling and test methods.
BS EN 507 helps you in efficiently manufacturing high-quality roofing and cladding products.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 507, you can ensure that your products comply with the requirements of purchasers before they are despatched from the factory. BS EN 507 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product. With BS EN 507 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 507:2019 supersedes BS EN 507:2000, which is withdrawn.
In comparison to the previous edition following technical changes were made:
- Scope of the standard has been extended to cladding products
- Reference has been added to anodised aluminium sheets
- List aluminium alloys suitable without further proof provided their properties conform to the values given in the respective material standards (en 485 or en 1396) as well as concerning organic coatings suitable for application to aluminium substrates within the scope of this standard have been changed
- Annex a concerning the national a-deviations was deleted