What is BS EN 13915 - Prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels about?
BS EN 13915 is a European standard on gypsum and gypsum-based products discussing definitions, requirements for test methods.
BS EN 13915 specifies the characteristics and performance of prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings and a cellular paperboard core intended to be used as a lightweight partition, lining and encasement for general use in buildings.
BS EN 13915 provides the assessment and verification of the constancy of performance of the products.
NOTE: BS EN 13915 covers the following characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength (breaking load) and thermal resistance to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
NOTE: BS EN 13915 covers only prefabricated panels installed so that the core is not exposed.
NOTE: BS EN 13915 covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Building Industry.
Who is BS EN 13915 - Prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels for?
BS EN 13915 on gypsum and gypsum-based products are useful for:
- Builder
- Architects
- Manufacturers of gypsum products
Why should you use BS EN 13915 - Prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels?
A prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panel is a panel that is made up of two gypsum plasterboards possibly up to 15 mm thick, bonded to both sides of a cellular paperboard core to receive either coating or finishing.
BS EN 13915 provides the requirements on prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels to test the mechanical and physical behaviour.
Dimensional measurements of panels, determination of alignment between the edges of the gypsum plasterboards and the deflection of the specimen are specified in BS EN 13915.
BS EN 13915 navigates you through the determination of the bonding strength between the core and the gypsum plasterboards, surface hardness of the panel, and panel’s flatness.
BS EN 13915 provides the AVCP with the compliance of prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels with a cellular paperboard core along with factory production control and type testing.
Prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels complying with BS EN 13915 must be clearly marked, labelled and packaged on the panel.
Furthermore, BS EN 13915 could assist you in designing and manufacturing the prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels used for covering interior walls and ceilings, which have gained appeal due to their speed, cost, and ease of use. As a result, you may use high-quality prefabricated panels that are more dimensionally correct, resulting in a stronger, more durable wall structure for your building.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13915:2017 supersedes BS EN 13915:2007. BS EN 13915:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13915:2007. These include:
- Deletion of the Introduction
- Normative references have been updated
- Clause 6 and Annex ZA have been revised to be in line with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
- Document has been editorially revised.
