What is BS EN 16809‑1 – Thermal insulation products about?
BS EN 16809 is a European standard that discusses thermal insulation products for building applications. Thermal insulation is used for protection, prevention, comfort and economy.
BS EN 16809‑1 specifies the requirements for products of loose-filled expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and bonded expanded polystyrene beads for in situ installation in masonry cavity walls and frame constructions.
BS EN 16809‑1 is a specification for the insulation products before installations. It describes the characteristics of the product and includes procedures for testing, marking and labelling.
Note 1: BS EN 16809‑1 does not specify the required level of a given property to be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application are to be found in regulations or non-conflicting standards.
Note 2: BS EN 16809‑1 does not cover factory made expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation products and factory-made or in situ products intended to be used for the insulation of building equipment and industrial installations.
Note 3: BS EN 16809‑1 does not cover products intended for airborne sound insulation and acoustic absorption applications.
Who is BS EN 16809‑1 - Thermal insulation products for?
BS EN 16809‑1 on thermal insulation products for buildings is applicable to:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of thermal insulation products
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
Why should you use BS EN 16809‑1 - Thermal insulation products?
Thermal insulation is used to ensure that there is no loss or gain of heat in a medium, and therefore must be very well chosen considering the properties, applications and costs. It is used for protection, prevention, comfort and economy.
BS EN 16809‑1 provides guidance regarding the expanded polystyrene beads which is an insulation material consisting of beads manufactured from expandable polystyrene or one of its copolymers with an air-filled closed cellular structure. BS EN 16809‑1 helps you manufacture high-quality thermal insulation products.
