Table of Contents

1 -  AS 4256.3-2006 PLASTIC ROOF AND WALL CLADDING MATERIALS - GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED POLYESTER (GRP)
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  1 SCOPE
6 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 -  3 DEFINITIONS
7 -  4 CLASSIFICATION
7 -  4.1 Class
7 -  4.2 Type
7 -  4.3 Grade
7 -  5 MATERIALS
7 -  5.1 Matrix binder
7 -  5.1.1 General
7 -  5.1.2 General-purpose grade (GP)
7 -  5.1.3 Fire-retardant grade (FR)
7 -  5.1.4 Chemical-resistant grade (CR)
7 -  5.2 Reinforcement
8 -  6 WORKMANSHIP
9 -  7 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
9 -  7.1 Tolerances on nominated length, width and cover width
9 -  7.2 Nominal thickness
9 -  7.3 Squareness
9 -  7.4 Profile
9 -  8 MASS PER UNIT AREA
9 -  9 DURABILITY
9 -  10 TEST REQUIREMENTS
9 -  10.1 Glass fibre content
10 -  10.2 Light transmission (applicable only to translucent sheets)
10 -  10.3 Impact resistance
10 -  10.4 Tensile strength
10 -  10.5 Determination of free volatiles
10 -  10.6 Colourfastness and impact resistance following ultraviolet light exposure
11 -  11 MARKING
12 -  APPENDIX A - MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
12 -  A1 SCOPE
12 -  A2 STATISTICAL SAMPLING
12 -  A3 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
13 -  A4 SUPPLIER'S QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
13 -  A5 OTHER MEANS OF ASSESSMENT

Abstract

Specifies requirements for general purpose translucent and opaque glass fibre reinforced polyester sheets of flat, corrugated and other geometrical configurations intended for roof and wall cladding materials.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Major stakeholders of this publication have reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 29 August 2018.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for general-purpose translucent and opaque glass fibre reinforced polyester sheets of flat, corrugated and other geometrical configurations intended for roof and wall cladding applications. It applies to glass-reinforced polyester sheets installed in accordance with AS 1562.3.
NOTE: Means for demonstrating determining compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 21/09/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 21/09/2018
Pages
ISBN
Committee	PL-022
Supersedes	AS/NZS 4256.3:1994 DR 03155