BS EN 12316-2:2013 PDF Download

The BS EN 12316-2:2013 standard focuses on determining the resistance to peeling of joints between two adjacent sheets of plastic or rubber used for waterproofing purposes. The main application of this test method is for evaluating the strength of joints in mechanically fastened plastic or rubber sheets on roofs.

The standard recognizes that the peel strength of joints can be affected by various factors such as pressure, temperature, humidity, pollution, and workmanship, which may not replicate laboratory conditions. Therefore, the standard emphasizes the importance of ensuring a permanently tight joint in actual construction sites. The peel resistance determined through this test method serves as a measure of the optimum joint strength that can be achieved under controlled laboratory conditions.