SN 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

Describes the bitumen shingles where the watertightness of the system is ensured by overlapping, by different adhesive systems or a combination of these, according to manufacturer's installation instructions, intended to be laid as covering for pitched roofs and/or wall cladding.