What is BS EN 1548 - Plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing about?
Roof waterproofing materials prevent possible leaks, acting as a barrier between the building, rain, and snow. BS EN 1548 is a European Standard that discusses flexible sheets for waterproofing. BS EN 1548 outlines the specimen preparation for tests on the waterproofing systems, which are referred to in the different test standards.
BS EN 1548 specifies a method of exposing test specimens of plastic and rubber sheets for roofing free from all external restraint, to contact with bitumen at an elevated temperature and methods for determining the changes in properties resulting from such exposure.
The methods for determination of changes in properties are specified as follows:
- Changes in mass directly after contact with bitumen
- Changes in physical properties after contact with bitumen
Who is BS EN 1548 - Plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing for?
BS EN 1548 on plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing is useful for:
- Rubber and plastic sheet manufacturers and suppliers
- Companies offering waterproofing services
- Architects
- Civil engineers
- Quality control personnel
- Public works divisions
- Construction contractors
- Real-estate builders / developers
Why should you use BS EN 1548 - Plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing?
Flexible waterproof is a two-component functional water-based waterproof coating prepared from highly environmentally friendly modified polymer emulsion, high-quality cement and a variety of functional additives.
BS EN 1548 is intended for the characterization of plastic and rubber sheets as manufactured or supplied before use. This test method relates exclusively to products or to their components where appropriate, and not to waterproofing membrane systems composed of such products and installed in the works.
As a manufacturer of flexible sheets for waterproofing, complying with BS EN 1548 helps you to demonstrate the performance and credibility of your products, ensuring that they offer adequate weather protection and are fit for purpose as per the environment where installed.