| Property |
Standard |
The value required by the standard |
The value of TOP DEX terrace boards |
The value of pine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Geometric dimensions, % |
EN 15534-1:2014 |
So that the final dimensions of all manufactured terrace boards do not shift by a certain% |
<1% |
4% |
|
Density lb/ft3 |
EN ISO 1183-1 |
Density for composite material |
89 |
34 |
|
Weight of running foot, lbs |
EN 15534-1:2014 |
All samples have at least 95% of specification weight |
1.68 |
1.4 |
|
Stiffness, inches |
EN 15534-4; 4.5.2 |
Deformation < 2mm; F=500N |
0.045” |
0.079” |
|
Bending strength, N |
EN 15534-4; 4.5.2 |
The value at which the material collapses and load interval are determined by the manufacturer< 3000 N |
3434 |
2100 |
|
Bending modulus, MPa |
EN 15534-4; 4.5.2 |
The tensile value experienced by the material when bending at the bottom and from which the transverse section of the material begins to break |
22 |
41,7 |
|
Modulus of Elasticity, GPa |
EN ISO 178:2003 |
A mathematical calculation that expresses the strength of a material properties. |
2.3 Gpa |
|
|
Surface hardness, KN |
Janka test 50% |
Wood flooring ranges from 1,6 to 10 |
7,2 |
1,7 |
|
Water absorption, % |
EN 15534-1; section 8.3.1; |
28 - day absorption test in distilled water <9 %; 5 % in thickness, 1,2 % in width, 0,6 % in lenght |
4.5 |
200 |
|
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion, m*K-1 |
EN 15534-1; section 9.2; |
Describe how many meters the dimensions will increase as the temperature rises by 1 degree Celsius <5 *10-5*K-1 |
3.3 |
- |
|
Slipperiness, degrees to horizon |
EN 15534-1:2014 |
Slipperiness is determined to the wet material, at which angle the body begins to slide in the plane |
Class C (≥24ﹾ) |
Class A (ﹾ12≥) |
|
Dynamic slipperiness |
EN 15534-1:2014 |
≥0,43 characterizes the abrasive properties of the material, an important parameter for friction when moving along the terrace. |
0,57 |
- |
|
Boiling test, % |
EN 15534-1:2014 |
≤ 7% of absorbed water when boiling the material indicates high surface porosity |
1.2 |
- |
|
Aging test |
LV EN ISO 4892-3:2016 |
Evaluates the resistance of the color tone to fading and color change in the combined cycle of the UV camera for 1500 hours. |
Fading of dyes <10%, loss of gloss not applicable, yellowing of wood parts at a minimal level. |
- |