Some Examples Of Products & Components Tested
Here's just a sample of the typical materials and systems which we test for clients on a regular basis:
Roofing Materials
· BS EN 492 and BS EN 494 for slates and roof sheets.
Fixings and Fasteners
· Tensile and shear testing
· from drywall screws to structural anchors
· DOT Standards for fixing used in highways
· Annual assessment for anchor devices for use with PPE
· Load testing of suspension hooks
· providing peace of mind in critical load carrying situations!
This is a good example of the spread of skills within B.I.T.S. These tests are performed both as on-site and laboratory tests with the resultant data produced being used by the client for a range of purposes including the development of a manufactured product and the subsequent production of technical literature.
Foam Testing
· Compressive Strength
· Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
· Closed Cell Content
· Water Vapour Transmission
Glass Testing
· Safety Glass Assessment to BS 6206 & BS 6262, i.e. Toughened, Laminated Double Glazed Units and Safety Films.
· Testing of Sealed Double Glazed Units for Dewpoint Temperature.
· Anti-Bandit Assessment to BS 5544.
· Impact testing to DIN 52290.
· Bending of Toughened Glass
Walls Testing
· Plasters
· Renders
· Tiling
· Masonry
investigations
Nothing is potentially more serious, disruptive or fatal than a building failure arising from defects, breakages or leakages.
Trading Standards Testing
The Trading Standards officers of all County Councils have a very wide range of products and services to check on.
Newsletters
There are many new building products being introduced and they all require adequate testing.
Building Investigation and Testing Services (Surrey) Ltd
Quarryside Business Park
Holmethorpe Industrial Estate
Watercolor, Thornton Side
Redhill, Surrey RH1 2LJ
Tel: +44 (0)1737 765432
Fax: +44 (0)1737 765431
Mob: +44 (0)7802 524667
e-mail: bitslab@btconnect.com

