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BS EN 13859-1:2014

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Flexible sheets for waterproofing. Definitions and characteristics of underlays – Underlays for discontinuous roofing

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BSI 2014 46
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This European standard specifies the characteristics of flexible sheets for underlays which are to be used under roof covering of discontinuous roofs. It specifies the requirements and test methods and provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products with the requirements of this document.

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7 1 Scope
2 Normative references
8 3 Terms and definitions
9 4 Product characteristics
4.1 General
4.2 Dimensions, straightness and mass per unit area
4.3 Application related characteristics
4.3.1 Reaction to fire
4.3.2 Resistance to water penetration
4.3.2.1 Class W1
4.3.2.2 Class W2
4.3.2.3 Class W3
10 4.3.3 Water vapour transmission properties
4.3.4 Tensile properties
4.3.5 Resistance to tearing
4.3.6 Dimensional stability
4.3.7 Flexibility at low temperature (pliability)
4.3.8 Artificial ageing behaviour
4.3.9 Resistance to penetration of air
4.3.10 Watertightness of seams
4.3.11 Emissivity
4.4 Dangerous substances
11 5 Testing
5.1 Sampling
5.2 Test methods
5.2.1 Determination of dimensions, straightness and mass per unit area
5.2.2 Determination of reaction to fire
5.2.3 Determination of resistance to water penetration Class W1
12 5.2.4 Determination of resistance to water penetration Class W2
5.2.5 Determination of water vapour transmission properties
5.2.5.1 Determination of water vapour transmission properties using EN 1931
5.2.5.2 Determination of water vapour transmissions properties using EN ISO 12572
5.2.6 Determination of tensile properties
5.2.7 Determination of resistance to tearing (nail shank)
5.2.8 Determination of dimensional stability
5.2.9 Determination of flexibility at low temperature (pliability)
5.2.10 Determination of resistance to artificial ageing
5.2.11 Determination of resistance to penetration of air
5.2.12 Watertightness of seams
5.2.13 Determination of emissivity
13 6 Assessment and verification of the constancy of performance – AVCP
6.1 General
6.2 Type testing
6.2.1 General
14 6.2.2 Test reports
6.3 Factory production control (FPC)
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Requirements
6.3.2.1 General
15 6.3.2.2 Equipment
6.3.2.3 Raw materials and components
6.3.2.4 Design process
16 6.3.2.5 Controls during manufacturing process
6.3.2.6 Product testing and evaluation
6.3.2.7 Non-complying products
6.3.2.8 Corrective action
6.3.2.9 Handling, storage and packaging
6.3.3 Product specific requirements
17 6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC
18 6.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications
7 Product data sheet
8 Marking, labelling and packaging
20 Annex A (normative)Determination of tensile properties
A.1 General
A.2 Apparatus
A.3 Sampling
A.4 Preparation of test specimens
A.5 Procedure
21 A.6 Expression and evaluation of results
22 A.7 Test report
23 Annex B (normative)Determination of resistance to tearing
B.1 General
B.2 Apparatus
B.3 Sampling
B.4 Preparation of test specimens
B.5 Procedure
24 B.6 Expression and evaluation of results
B.7 Test report
25 Annex C (normative)Artificial ageing by exposure to UV and heat
C.1 General
C.2 Principle
C.3 Apparatus
C.3.1 Apparatus for exposure to UV-A irradiation and elevated temperature
C.3.2 Apparatus for exposure to heat
C.3.2.1 Ventilated oven
C.4 Preparation of test specimens
C.4.1 Dimensions of test specimens
C.4.2 Number of specimens
C.4.3 Conditioning of test specimens
26 C.5 Procedure
C.5.1 Exposure to UV irradiation and elevated temperature
C.5.2 Exposure to heat
C.5.3 Testing of resistance to water penetration and tensile properties after artificial ageing
C.6 Expression of results
C.7 Test report
28 Annex D (normative)Product type determination and frequencies of testing for factory production control
30 Annex E (informative)Example of a product data sheet
32 Annex F (normative)Determination of the watertightness of seams
F.1 General
F.2 Terms and definitions
F.3 Procedure
F.4 Apparatus
F.4.1 Sealing gaskets.
F.5 Preparation of the test specimens
33 F.6 Procedure
F.7 Evaluation
F.8 Test report
34 Annex ZA (informative)Clauses of this European Standard addressing provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
BS EN 13859-1:2014
$189.07