This European Standard 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. It includes boards designed to receive either direct surface decoration or gypsum
plaster.
Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement are selected for use according to their type, size, thickness and edge
profile. The boards can be used for example to provide dry lining finishes to walls, to fixed and suspended
ceilings, to partitions, or as cladding to structural columns and beams. Other uses can be for floors, ventilation
and smoke extraction ducts, cable trays and sheathing applications.
This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire, water
vapour permeability, flexural strength, and thermal resistance.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with gypsum boards with mat
reinforcement: shear strength, fire resistance, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic
absorption. If required, tests should be done according to the corresponding European test methods on
assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This European Standard also covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and
acceptance of the product and the reference tests for these characteristics. It provides for the evaluation of
conformity of the product to this EN.
This European Standard does not cover gypsum boards with mat reinforcement which have been subject to
any secondary manufacturing operations (e.g. insulating composite panels, boards with thin lamination etc.).
Products covered by EN 520 or EN 13815 are excluded.