What is BS EN 1062-6 - Carbon dioxide permeability for coating materials and coating systems about?
BS EN 1062-6 discusses test methods for paints. The aim of BS EN 1062 is to provide the best industrial practice to manufacture good quality coating materials and coating systems for construction purpose.
BS EN 1062-6 specifies two methods for determining the carbon dioxide permeability of coatings, coating systems and related products, intended for exterior masonry and concrete.
The methods are applicable to coatings and coating systems on porous substrates such as plaster, concrete etc.
Who is BS EN 1062-6 - Carbon dioxide permeability for coating materials and coating systems for?
BS EN 1062-6 on carbon dioxide permeability for coating materials and coating systems is useful for:
- Coating materials and coating systems manufacturers
- Construction material manufacturers
- Civil engineers
- Testing laboratories
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 1062-6 - Carbon dioxide permeability for coating materials and coating systems?
People believed that buildings would last forever. We know that this is not true and that can play a significant role in the protection of reinforced concrete. Permeability of coating towards carbon dioxide, which causes concrete carbonation. The carbonation process begins with the penetration of carbon dioxide through concrete pores which eventually leads to corrosion of the reinforcement.
BS EN 1062-6 describes a laboratory method for determining of carbon dioxide permeability of coating. BS EN 1062-6 covers the principle of the test method, apparatus and materials, procedure, and test report. This can help to determine if the coatings can is harmful to the exterior masonry and concrete that will lead to the entire structure loses its strength and becomes very weak to the loads it was originally built to carry.