EN 1027:2016

Windows and doors - Water tightness - Test method

This European Standard defines the test method to be used to determine the watertightness of completely assembled windows and doorsets of any materials. This test method is designed to take account of conditions in use, when the window or doorset is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification and the requirements of relevant European Standards and codes of practice.
This European Standard does not apply to the joints between the window or doorset frame and the building construction.

Fenster und Türen - Schlagregendichtheit - Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt das Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Schlagregendichtheit von vollständig zusammengebauten Fenstern und Türen aller Werkstoffe fest. Die Prüfung erfolgt unter Berücksichtigung der Nutzungsbedingungen von Fenstern und Türen, die nach den Festlegungen des Herstellers und den Anforderungen der entsprechenden Europäischen Normen und der Regelwerke der Baupraxis montiert worden sind.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für die Fugen, die zwischen dem Fenster- bzw. Türrahmen und dem Bauwerk liegen.

Fenêtres et portes - Etanchéité à l'eau - Méthode d'essai

La présente Norme européenne définit la méthode d’essai à utiliser pour déterminer l'étanchéité à l'eau de fenêtres et de bloc-portes complètement assemblées, quels que soient les matériaux constitutifs. La présente méthode d'essai est conçue pour tenir compte des conditions en oeuvre quand le bloc- porte ou la fenêtre est installé conformément aux prescriptions du fabricant et aux exigences des normes européennes et des règles de mise en oeuvre adaptées.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux joints entre le dormant de la fenêtre ou de la porte et la structure du bâtiment.

Okna in vrata - Neprepustnost za vodo - Preskusna metoda

Ta evropski standard opredeljuje preskusno metodo, ki se uporablja za ugotavljanje neprepustnosti za vodo v celoti sestavljenih oken in vrat iz katerega koli materiala. Preskusna metoda je zasnovana tako, da upošteva pogoje uporabe, ko sta okno ali vrata nameščena v skladu s specifikacijami proizvajalca ter zahtevami ustreznih evropskih standardov in pravili ravnanja.
Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za spoje med okenskim ali vratnim okvirjem in gradbeno konstrukcijo.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Mar-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Sep-2016
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 1/2 - Windows and doors
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 05-Sep-2021
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1027:2016 - Windows and doors - Water tightness - Test method

Relations

• Replaces: EN 1027:2000 - Windows and doors - Watertightness - Test method
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

Overview

EN 1027:2016 - Windows and doors: Water tightness - Test method is a CEN European Standard that defines a laboratory test procedure to determine the watertightness of fully assembled windows and doorsets of any material. The method simulates real exposure by continuously spraying a defined water film onto the external face of the specimen while applying controlled positive test pressures. EN 1027:2016 replaces EN 1027:2000 and is intended to be used when products are installed according to the manufacturer’s specification and relevant European standards. Note: the standard does not cover the seal between the frame and the building structure.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Test principle: continuous spraying of water over the external face while increasing positive test pressures in steps; record location and pressure of any water penetration.
• Test apparatus: sealed test chamber with open face, means to apply and rapidly change controlled pressures, and a spraying system using full circular-cone nozzles.
• Spraying system & nozzle requirements:
  • Working pressure typically in the 2–3 bar range (manufacturer’s specifications).
  • Nozzle flow rates: top row approx. 2 ± 0.2 l/min per nozzle; additional rows typically 1 ± 0.1 l/min or 2 ± 0.2 l/min depending on configuration.
  • Nozzles spaced at 400 ± 10 mm along the spray bar; lateral clearance from surround >50 mm and ≤250 mm.
  • Nozzle line positioned to ensure thorough wetting (not more than 150 mm above critical horizontal joints; specified distance from external face).
• Environmental & water conditions:
  • Water temperature: 4 °C to 30 °C; water must be clean to avoid nozzle blockage.
  • Specimen conditioning: at least 4 hours at ambient temperature 10 °C to 30 °C and relative humidity 25 % to 75 % prior to testing.
• Pressure protocol:
  • Pre-test pressure pulses (three pulses) to 10 % above the maximum required test pressure (not less than 500 Pa).
  • Spraying starts at 0 Pa for 15 minutes, then pressure increased every 5 minutes: steps of 50 Pa up to 300 Pa, then 150 Pa increments beyond 300 Pa.
• Instrumentation accuracy: water supply measurement within ±10 %; pressure measurement within ±5 %.
• Test report: must record specimen identification, design and materials, closing condition, spraying method, test climate, test pressures at penetration and drawings/photos showing leakage locations.

Applications and users

• Manufacturers of windows, doors and curtain walling - performance verification and product development.
• Independent test laboratories and certification bodies - conformity testing for CE marking and product compliance.
• Architects, façade engineers and specifiers - selecting components for exposed locations and detailing for water management.
• Building inspectors and quality control teams - verifying installed product performance against lab evidence.

Related standards

• EN 1027 is part of the European suite of standards for windows and doors and is referenced alongside product-specific standards and installation codes of practice. It supersedes EN 1027:2000 and should be used together with relevant EN product standards for full compliance and assessment.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Okna in vrata - Neprepustnost za vodo - Preskusna metodaFenster und Türen - Schlagregendichtheit - PrüfverfahrenFenêtres et portes - Etanchéité à l'eau - Méthode d'essaiWindows and doors - Water tightness - Test method91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windowsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1027:2016SIST EN 1027:2016en,fr,de01-maj-2016SIST EN 1027:2016SLOVENSKI
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