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Types and Durability
| Description
Ceramic Tiles |
Expected Lifespan
(Years) |
Adjustment Factors |
| Internal | ||
| Unglazed ceramic tiles or quarry tiles to BS 6431 Part 1 or SS CP 68: 1997, with test certificate to ISO 10545 | 30 | Constantly contact/ immersed in water or exposed to extreme moisture: -15% years
High possibility exposed to reactive chemical: -15% years
Test certificate from approved local testing authority: +15% years |
| Glazed ceramic tiles to BS 6431 Part 1 or SS CP 68: 1997, with test certificate to ISO 10545. | 20 | |
| Unglazed ceramic tiles or quarry tiles not to BS 6431 Part 1 or SS CP 68: 1997. | 10 | |
| Glazed ceramic tiles not to BS 6431 Part 1 or SS CP 68: 1997. | 5 | |
| Any material. Quality/duty not specified as above | < 5 |
In the case of 2 or more condition of adjustment factor occur, the percentage of year shall be added to obtain the durability value. Refer to durability calculator.
Notes: Test certificate from local approved testing authority shall comply with SS 483:2000
BS 6431 tests indicate the suitability of tiles to various locations based on water absorption, scratch resistance etc.