scope:

This European standard specifies the technical requirements and establishes methods of inspection and test as well as acceptance conditions for fibre-cement flat sheets, siding shingles and planks (later referred to as sheets) having an apparent density greater than 1,0 kg/dm³ for one or more of the following uses: - Internal wall and ceiling finishes - External wall and ceiling finishes - Roofing underlayers. This standard does not cover sheets designed for fire protection purposes. Composite fibre-cement sheets that influence acoustical and thermal properties significantly are not covered, nor are requirements concerning adhered applications. This standard does not include calculations with regard to works, design requirements, installation techniques, wind uplift and rainproofing of the installed sheets.