Certification of the quality of brick coverings

For over 20 years Certimac has been certifying the quality of Brick Roofing for the issue of the Certificate of Conformity

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What is the Certificate of Conformity for brick roofing
The Brick Roofing Quality Assessment Service for the issue of the Certificate of Conformity, arises on the initiative of the Roofing Section of ANDIL - Assolaterizi. The release of the Certificate represents the annual appointment with Quality chosen by many of the most important Italian and international of brick roofing.

Over the years, the service - based on the certification of company quality systems and on the technical regulations in force - in turn developed at Italian and European level by Certimac - has stimulated the improvement of the quality of the brick elements for roofing, guaranteeing the market products in line with expectations and providing companies with useful information for product design and innovation. The perseverance and commitment of producers along the path of Quality has made Italian brick roofs synonymous with excellence in construction at an international level.
How to obtain the Certificate of Conformity for brick roofs
It is possible to obtain the Certificate of Conformity for brick roofs by contacting a qualified laboratory

The laboratory has the task of carrying out periodic sampling at the production plants and subsequent laboratory tests according to the test methods described in the UNI EN standards, carrying out an assessment of product conformity according to the acceptance criteria defined by the regulations on the basis of an "implementation regulation" of the service and a "technical specification". This is accompanied by test campaigns aimed at optimizing mixtures and finished products with the main goal of increasing and perfecting their durability and other main physical-mechanical characteristics.

These, in summary, are the types of physical, mechanical and durability tests carried out by Certimac for the issue of the Certificate of Conformity:
  • determination of the appearance and traceability
  • determination of the geometric characteristics - resistance to bending
  • impermeability to water
  • resistance to freeze / thaw
  • Division
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    Dr. Marco Marsigli
    Durability testing specialist with focus on bricks

    How we work

    Since 1998 Certimac has been carrying out the Quality Assurance Service of Brick Roofs for the issue of the Certificate of Conformity: every year it qualifies more than half of the national production of brick roofs. Discover the 5 points of our method.
    Our procedures and services incorporate leadership in technology, over twenty years of experience and a qualified team with highly specialized skills.
    Certimac's test laboratories have the latest generation of instruments and software to perform analyzes, tests, experimental measurements, numerical modeling and calculation algorithms.
    The clay roof tiles and bent tiles that present the Certificate of Conformity possess aesthetic, physical, mechanical and durability qualities certified by Certimac, an independent third party, through accurate checks, sampling, analyzes and tests conducted both in the factory and in the laboratory.
    Certimac is Notified Body n. 2685 and is therefore able to support brick producers also in the process for obtaining the CE marking.
    The partnership with ENEA and CNR, founding members of Certimac, makes it possible to constantly follow the evolution of legislation and scientific innovation, to guarantee the execution of tests according to the best methodological standards.

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    Discover the over 400 tests available in our laboratories

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    Why choose Certimac?

    With criteria of absolute independence, impartiality and technical competence, Certimac has been certifying the most significant properties of brick roofs for over 20 years (aesthetic, physical, mechanical and durability qualities) through accurate checks, sampling, analyzes and tests conducted both in the factory and in the laboratory.

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    Marcatura CE dei prodotti in laterizio

    Certimac supporta i produttori di laterizi nell’iter per l’ottenimento della Marcatura CE

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