What is BS EN 16977 about?
BS EN 16977 specifies the characteristics for factory-made calcium silicate (CS) products with or
without lamination or coating intended to be used for the thermal insulation of buildings.
BS EN 16977 specifies procedures for assessment and verification of constancy of performance
(AVCP) of characteristics of factory-made calcium silicate products (CS).
BS EN 16977 is applicable for materials with the main crystal phases Xonotlite and Tobermorite with or without Wollastonite and the products which are manufactured in the form of boards, segments, and prefabricated ware.
BS EN 16977 is applicable for multi-layered CS products.
The products covered by BS EN 16977 can be used in roofs, walls, ceilings, and floors.
NOTE: BS EN 16977 does not cover:
- Products intended to be used for the insulation of building equipment and industrial installations
- Products intended to be used for civil engineering works
- With a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,078 W/(mK) at 10 °C
- Aerated concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete, mineral foam insulating products, and sand-lime bricks
- In situ insulation products.
Who is BS EN 16977 for?
BS EN 16977 on factory-made calcium silicate (CS) products is useful for:
- Manufacturers of thermal insulating materials
- Manufacturers of calcium silicate (CS) products used in roofs, walls, ceilings, and floors
- Calcium silicate blocks and pipes manufacturing industry
- Personnel of chemical laboratory
Why should you use BS EN 16977?
Calcium silicate products provide exceptional thermal insulation and fire protection for a variety of building applications, ensuring the safety of people and property by maintaining their structural integrity even in extreme environments.
BS EN 16977 describes the properties of calcium silicate materials manufactured in a factory used for the thermal insulation of buildings.
BS EN 16977 provides you with the characteristics of calcium silicate materials to determine their reaction to fire and release of VOCs into indoor air as well as the release rate of corrosive substances like trace quantities of water-soluble ions and pH-value.
BS EN 16977 can help you regarding the dimensional stability of calcium silicate products under specified temperature and humidity conditions.
The technical details necessary for the implementation of the system of assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the construction product are provided in BS EN 16977.
Overall, BS EN 16977 allows you to manufacture calcium silicate (CS) products by improving your processes and efficiency, as well as maintaining structural stability even when exposed to high temperatures and fire, making them an extremely reliable and efficient barrier against heat, fire, smoke, or gas, and saving lives and assets in the event of a fire.