PREN 15283-1 : DRAFT 2005

Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
  3.1 Gypsum with mat reinforcement
  3.2 Additional features of Gypsum boards with mat
      reinforcement
  3.3 General terms
  3.4 Edge and end profiles of gypsum boards with mat
      reinforcement
4 Requirements
  4.1 Mechanical characteristics
  4.2 Fire behaviour
  4.3 Acoustic properties
  4.4 Water vapour permeability (expressed as water vapour
                                 resistance factor)
  4.5 Thermal resistance
  4.6 Regulated substances
  4.7 Dimensions and tolerances
  4.8 Additional requirements for gypsum boards with mat
      reinforcement with reduced water absorption rate
      Type H1 and H2
  4.9 Additional requirements for gypsum boards with mat
      reinforcement with enhanced Surface hardness Type 1
5 Test methods
  5.1 Sampling
  5.2 Determination of width
  5.3 Determination of length
  5.4 Determination of thickness
  5.5 Determination of squareness
  5.6 Determination of flexural breaking load
  5.7 Determination of deflection under load
  5.8 Determination of total water absorption
  5.9 Determination of surface hardness of the board
6 Evaluation of conformity
  6.1 General
  6.2 Initial type testing
  6.3 Factory production control
7 Designation of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement
8 Marking, labelling and packaging
Annex A (informative) Sampling procedure for testing
      A.1 General
      A.2 Sampling procedure
          A.2.1 Random sampling
          A.2.2 Representative sampling
Annex B (normative) Mounting and fixing for testing
                       according to EN 13823 (SBI test)
Annex ZA (informative) clauses of this European standard
                       addressing the provisions of EU
                       construction Products Directive

Specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement intended to be used in building construction works including those intended for secondary manufacturing operations.