Functional performance of new products and systems
Many tests require detailed knowledge of the local climate, in a form that is not available from meteorological services. Therefore, MONIER Technical Centre operates a network of weathering stations in eight countries worldwide. The data is carefully collected and analysed to fulfil the needs of our testing.
For most of the products, important considerations include:
Ease of laying and use
Laying trials are carried out to check for laying problems and any product weaknesses, ensuring that new products are “user friendly” on the roof.
Wind loading and fixings
Meteorological data and computer software are used to determine the effects of extreme winds on our products and systems. Testing then confirms the adequacy of the fixings.
Weather tightness
Wind tunnel testing in our Technical Centre’s state of the art wind tunnel checks for water and (where applicable) snow entry.
Fire performance
A suite of tests is available to determine the performance of our products in a range of fire scenarios recognised in building regulations.
Ventilation
Ensuring sufficient ventilation without compromising the driving rain performance is critical in eliminating condensation risk. This is why we developed special equipment to test roof outlets and ridge and hip products.
