EN 13969:2004

Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Bitumen damp proof sheets including bitumen basement tanking sheets - Definitions and characteristics

This document specifies definitions and characteristics of flexible reinforced bitumen sheets for which the intended use is as damp proofing for buildings, including basement tanking. It specifies the requirements and test methods and provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products with the requirements of this standard.

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2004
• ICS: 01.040.91 - Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 254 - Flexible sheets for water proofing
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 254/WG 7 - Vapour control layers and damp proofing products
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 04-Mar-2025
• Completion Date: 04-Mar-2025
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/102 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on membranes
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13969:2005 - Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Bitumen damp proof sheets including bitumen basement tanking sheets - Definitions and characteristics

Relations

• Amended By: EN 13969:2004/A1:2006 - Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Bitumen damp proof sheets including bitumen basement tanking sheets - Definitions and characteristics
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 13969:2004 is a CEN (European) standard that defines flexible reinforced bitumen sheets for waterproofing, specifically bitumen damp proof sheets and bitumen basement tanking sheets. The standard sets out definitions, essential characteristics, required test methods and procedures for evaluating conformity of these factory-made products intended to prevent moisture and water ingress in buildings.

Keywords: EN 13969:2004, bitumen damp proof sheets, bitumen tanking sheets, waterproofing, flexible reinforced bitumen sheets, basement tanking, watertightness.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Product scope and types
  • Type A - Bitumen damp proof sheets (for preventing moisture without hydrostatic pressure)
  • Type T - Bitumen tanking sheets (for resisting water under hydrostatic pressure)
• Definitions
  • Terms such as carrier, backing, surfacing, manufacturer's limiting value (MLV) and manufacturer's declared value (MDV) are specified.
• Dimensional and visual requirements
  • Length, width, straightness and freedom from visible defects (EN 1848-1, EN 1850-1).
• Thickness and mass per unit area
  • Measured in accordance with EN 1849-1; values must respect declared tolerances (MDV/MLV).
• Watertightness
  • Tested per EN 1928 (Method A or B). Type A sheets tested at 2 kPa; Type T at 60 kPa - must pass.
• Durability and ageing
  • Artificial ageing per EN 1296 (12 weeks) followed by watertightness testing.
• Mechanical properties
  • Resistance to impact (EN 12691 - drop height specified at 300 mm), tear resistance (nail shank EN 12310-1), tensile properties (EN 12311-1), joint strength (EN 12316-1 / EN 12317-1) and resistance to static loading (EN 12730).
• Low-temperature flexibility
  • Pliability assessed with EN 1109; manufacturer’s limiting values apply.
• Chemical resistance
  • Guidance in Annex A; specific exposures tested per EN 1847 where necessary.
• Conformity and factory control
  • Rules for sampling, type testing, factory production control (FPC), product data sheets, marking and CE-labelling (Annex ZA).

Applications and Practical Use

EN 13969 applies to products used for:

• Damp-proof courses and membranes beneath slabs and floors
• Basement tanking and below-ground wall waterproofing
• Foundation and sub-structure moisture barriers

Practical users:

• Manufacturers - to define product formulation and quality control (FPC) and to prepare product data sheets.
• Specifiers / Architects / Engineers - to select appropriate Type A or Type T sheets and specify performance criteria.
• Contractors / Installers - to understand required on-site properties and testing references.
• Testing laboratories and certification bodies - to perform EN-compliant tests and issue conformity documentation.

Related Standards

EN 13969 cites and works with several standards for test methods and conformity, including:

• EN 1928 (watertightness), EN 1848-1, EN 1849-1, EN 1850-1, EN 1109, EN 1296, EN 12691, EN 12310-1, EN 12311-1, EN 12730, EN 13416 and EN ISO 9001.

EN 13969:2004 is a practical reference for ensuring reliable, tested performance of bitumen damp proof and tanking sheets used in building waterproofing and basement protection.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Bitumen damp proof sheets including bitumen basement tanking sheets - Definitions and characteristicsHidroizolacijski trakovi - Bitumenski tesnilni trakovi za temelje - Definicije in lastnostiFeuilles souples d'étanchéité - Feuilles bitumineuses empechant les remontées d'humidité du sol - Définitions et caractéristiquesAbdichtungsbahnen - Bitumenbahnen für die Bauwerksabdichtung gegen Bodenfeuchte und Wasser - Definitionen und Eigenschaften91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materials01.040.91Gradbeni materiali in gradnja (Slovarji)Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)ICS:SIST EN 13969:2005enTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13969:200401-maj-2005SIST EN 13969:2005SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13969December 2004ICS 01.040.91; 91.100.50English versionFlexible sheets for waterproofing - Bitumen damp proof sheetsincluding bitumen basement tanking sheets - Definitions andcharacteristicsFeuilles souples d'étanchéité - Feuilles bitumineusesempêchant les remontées d'humidité du sol - Définitions etcaractéristiquesAbdichtungsbahnen - Bitumenbahn-Feuchtigheitssprerren -Definitionen und EigenschaftenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 October 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13969:2004: E

Information about chemical resistance.12 Annex B (informative)
Example of product data sheet.14 General information.14 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives.16 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics.16 ZA.2 Procedures for attestation of conformity.17 ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity.17 ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and declaration of conformity.20 ZA.3 CE marking and labelling.21 Bibliography.23
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