What is BS EN 12970 - Mastic asphalt for waterproofing test methods about?
Mastic asphalt has proven to be a versatile and long-lasting material for waterproofing. BS EN 12970 is a European standard that discusses mastic asphalt for waterproofing.
BS EN 12970 specifies mastic asphalts for waterproofing, states their characteristics, the test methods to be used to verify these characteristics, and their manufacturing and transport recommendations.
BS EN 12970 applies to mastic asphalts used for waterproofing or by application on polymer bitumen sheets in the construction and civil engineering fields, such as roofing, parking, tanking, and bridge decks (concrete and steel).
Note: BS EN 12970 does not include functional requirements for the installed products.
Who is BS EN 12970 - Mastic asphalt for waterproofing for?
BS EN 12970 on mastic asphalt for waterproofing is useful for:
- Manufacturers of mastic asphalt
- Manufacturers and suppliers of bituminous mixtures
- The construction industry
- Builders / real estate developers / architects
- Civil engineers and contractors
- Road, pavement, and highway construction companies
- Repair and maintenance companies
- Local authorities
- Testing laboratories
Why should you use BS EN 12970 - Mastic asphalt for waterproofing?
Mastic asphalt is used for covering terraces, carparks and pavements, urban roads, public facilities, waterproofing engineering structures, and sound insulation.
BS EN 12970 walks you through the classification of mastic asphalts for waterproofing, characteristics of the components, bituminous binders, aggregates, and reusable mastic asphalt. Additional composition characteristics of mixes, test methods, performance requirements, manufacture of mastic asphalt, transport with the guidance of evaluation of conformity, and identification are addressed in BS EN 12970.
BS EN 12970 helps you in the production of mastic asphalt with the right composition proportion and properties which ensure quality and reliability of the product.
BS EN 12970 guidelines contribute to cost effectiveness due to the durability and low maintenance costs of mastic asphalt.