What is BS EN 13707 - Reinforced bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing about?
BS EN 13707 is a European standard that discusses reinforced bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing. The main objective of the BS EN 13707 series is to ensure bitumen sheets that play a positive role in maintaining the structural integrity and protection of structures
BS EN 13707 specifies definitions and characteristics for flexible reinforced bitumen sheets for which the intended use is roofing.
BS EN 13707 covers sheets used as top layers, intermediate layers and underlayers.
Note 1: BS EN 13707 does not cover reinforced bitumen sheets for waterproofing used as underlays for discontinuous roofing.
Note 2: BS EN 13707 does not cover waterproofing sheets that are intended to be used fully bonded under bituminous products (e.g. asphalt) directly applied at high temperature, specified by EN 14695.
Who is BS EN 13707 - Reinforced bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing for?
BS EN 13707 on reinforced bitumen sheets for waterproofing is useful for:
- Flexible plastics sheet manufacturers and suppliers
- Companies offering roof waterproofing services
- Architects
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 13707 - Reinforced bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing?
Bitumen sheets has been a widely-used waterproofing material as it can protect buildings against water in its various forms e.g. rain, humidity, snow and hail. However, to ensure that the products are durable and perform as intended, manufacturers can comply with BS EN 13707 that details best industry product characteristics.
BS EN 13707 provides the best industry recommendations on product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking, labelling and packaging of reinforced bitumen sheets.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of reinforced bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing, complying with BS EN 13707 can help demonstrate the performance and durability of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose, and can withstand extreme environmental stresses.
