NEN EN 544 : 2011

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
    3.1 shingle
    3.2 tab
    3.3 slit
    3.4 reinforcement
    3.5 impregnation
    3.6 coating mass
    3.7 upperside surfacing
    3.8 underside surfacing
    3.9 self-adhesive point; stripe
    3.10 self-adhesive area
    3.11 protection stripe
    3.12 guiding tab
4 Symbols
    4.1 Types of reinforcement
    4.2 Types of coating
    4.3 Types of surfacing
    4.4 Example
5 Requirements
    5.1 Requirements
    5.2 Geometrical properties
    5.3 Mechanical properties
    5.4 Physico-chemical properties - Mass of constituents
    5.5 Durability
6 Sampling
    6.1 General
    6.2 Geometrical tests
    6.3 Tensile strength
    6.4 Resistance to tearing by nails
    6.5 Mass of the constituents
    6.6 Water absorption
    6.7 Resistance to UV radiation
    6.8 Blistering
    6.9 Sliding
    6.10 Adhesion of mineral granules
    6.11 Peeling for self-protected metal foil
7 Test methods
    7.1 Geometrical properties
    7.2 Mechanical properties
    7.3 Physico-chemical properties
    7.4 Durability
8 Marking

Defines the properties, performance and methods of test of the finished bitumen shingles prior to them being laid on the roof. Also includes rules for marking, labelling and provides a clause for evaluation of conformity.