What is BS EN 15817 – Water resistance of polymer modified bituminous thick coatings about?
BS EN 15817 is a European Standard on polymer-modified bituminous thick coatings for waterproofing. The main aim of the BS EN 15817 series is to provide the best industry guidance to ensure construction materials contribute to the structural integrity of civil engineering works.
BS EN 15817 specifies a procedure for determining the water-resistance of polymer modified
bituminous thick coatings for waterproofing.
Who is BS EN 15817 – Water resistance of polymer modified bituminous thick coatings for?
BS EN 15817 on polymer modified bituminous thick coatings is useful for:
- Construction industry
- Builders and contractors
- Civil engineers
- Companies providing waterproofing solutions
- Manufacturers and suppliers of polymer modified bituminous thick coatings
- Manufacturers of construction materials
- Waterproofing material manufacturers and suppliers
Why should you use BS EN 15817 – Water resistance of polymer modified bituminous thick coatings?
Bitumen is one of the earliest and most popular forms of waterproofing as it moves with the structure and does not allow water to come inside the structure. Bitumen is insoluble in water and can serve as effective sealant as it has water-resistant properties.
In this regard, BS EN 15817 provides the requirements of apparatus, test sampling, test method and procedure to determine water resistance of polymer-modified bituminous thick coatings for waterproofing.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of bituminous products, complying with BS EN 15817 can help demonstrate whether your materials are fit for purpose. As a result, with the right polymer modified bituminous thick coatings, you can enhance service-life and performance of waterproofing solutions.
