What is BS EN 12365-1 – Gaskets and weatherstripping about?
BS EN 12365-1 is the first part of the BS EN 12365 multi-series that discusses building hardware.
BS EN 12365-1 specifies the performance requirements of gaskets and weatherstripping for the control of the passage of air, water, noise and energy between openable and fixed parts of doors, windows, shutters and curtain walling.
The general performance requirements in BS EN 12365-1 are applicable to gaskets and weatherstripping of all materials.
Note: BS EN 12365-1 is not applicable to sealants, mastics, putties, or any such materials which are extruded in liquid or viscous form into the final place of use.
Who is BS EN 12365-1 – Gaskets and weatherstripping for?
BS EN 12365-1 on performance requirements and classification of gasket and weatherstripping for doors, windows, shutters, and curtain walling is useful for:
- Manufacturers of hardware products
- Suppliers/retailers of hardware products
- Quality control personnel
- Testing and inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 12365-1 – Gaskets and weatherstripping?
Gaskets and weatherstrippings are used to seal gaps in door and window frames. They significantly cut down on the infiltration of sound, light, drafts, moisture, fire and smoke. These products need to meet various requirements before they are distributed for commercial purposes as failure to do so could affect their quality.
BS EN 12365-1 helps you to classify gaskets and weatherstrippings on their performance aspects and grades them accordingly. This helps you to identify the performance parameters of these products. BS EN 12365-1 also provides you with an introduction to the test methods that will be discussed in the subsequent parts of BS EN 12365, these tests will help you verify if these requirements are met.
Overall, the guidance of BS EN 12365-1 enables you to produce gaskets and weatherstripping that are physically and chemically compatible with the contact surfaces of the product and are completely suited to the climatic and environmental conditions of use.
