This European Standard applies to Exterior-grade Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and greater produced by using a high pressure process. It specifies requirements for standard and flame-retardant laminates intended for use under outdoor weather conditions such as direct sunlight rain and frost. Two levels of performance are specified; one for moderate exterior conditions, and the other for severe exterior conditions. Laminates complying with this European Standard are referred to as Exterior-grade Compact laminates, and are characterized by their high tensile strength, high impact resistance, thermal shock resistance, and resistance to weather and corrosion. They are available in a variety of decorative colours, with high resistance to colour change and aging in outdoor applications. When they are self-supporting Exterior-grade Compact laminates are ready for installation, and only require cutting to size, drilling, etc. to suit the application. EN 438-2 specifies the methods of test relevant to this part of EN 438.<\/p>\n
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| 24<\/td>\n | European foreword <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 25<\/td>\n | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations 3.1 Terms and definitions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 26<\/td>\n | 3.2 Symbols 4 Material types and classification system Table 1 \u2014 Classification system 5 Requirements 5.1 Compliance 5.2 Inspection requirements 5.2.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 27<\/td>\n | 5.2.2 Colour and pattern 5.2.3 Surface finish 5.2.4 Visual inspection 5.2.4.1 General 5.2.4.2 Surface quality <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 28<\/td>\n | 5.2.4.3 Edge quality 5.3 Dimensional tolerance requirements Table 2 \u2014 Dimensional tolerance requirements 5.4 Test requirements 5.4.1 Physical property requirements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 29<\/td>\n | Table 3 \u2014 Physical property requirements 5.4.2 Weather resistance requirements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 30<\/td>\n | Table 4 \u2014 Weather resistance requirements 5.4.3 Notes on requirements for reaction to fire <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 31<\/td>\n | Annex A (informative) Addendum to sub-clause 5.4.3, relating to fire performance Table A.1 \u2014 Typical EN 13501-1 classifications of Exterior-grade Compact laminates in the field of building construction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
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