What is BS EN 15318 - Design and application of gypsum blocks about?
BS EN 15318 is the European Standard for the design and application of gypsum blocks. The main aim of BS EN 15318 is to provide the best industry guidance to ensure gypsum materials contribute to the structural integrity and reliable protective coatings of construction works.
BS EN 15318 defines the rules for the design of gypsum blocks as specified in EN 12859, assembled with adhesives as specified in EN 12860. Accessory products are also defined in BS EN 15318.
BS EN 15318 is applicable to non-loadbearing partition walls and internal insulation of walls in rooms of residential buildings, offices, hospitals, schools etc. and to linings of posts, beams, ducts, shafts etc, that are suitable to receive finishes such as paint and wallpaper without any prior traditional plastering but having had normal preparation prior to painting.
Note: Certain components requiring special provisions are not covered by BS EN 15318 and require special consideration.
Who is BS EN 15318 - Design and application of gypsum blocks for?
BS EN 15318 on the design and application of gypsum blocks is useful for:
- Construction material industry
- Cement and gypsum factories
- Manufacturers of gypsum blocks and plasters
- Manufacturers of thermal insulation products
- Civil engineers
- Architects
- Builders and contractors
Why should you use BS EN 15318 - Design and application of gypsum blocks?
Gypsum block is a massive lightweight construction material made of solid gypsum that is used to construct lightweight, fire-resistant, non-load bearing interior walls and partition walls. Gypsum blocks are made of gypsum, plaster, water, and, in certain circumstances, additives such as vegetable or wood fibre for added strength. Partition walls made of gypsum blocks do not require any substructure to be installed, and gypsum adhesive is utilised as a bonding agent.
In this regard, BS EN 15318 addresses the design, construction, and functions of gypsum blocks as well as specific structural requirements based on the kind of building or the use of the rooms.
BS EN 15318 ensures the gypsum blocks offer the following product performance characteristics: Mechanical strength and stability, fire behaviour, safety in use, noise protection, energy saving and thermal insulation.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of gypsum blocks, complying with BS EN 15318 can help demonstrate the performance and quality of your product, ensuring that are fit for the intended use.