Thermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Products of high and medium thermal resistance

This standard specifies principles and testing procedures for determining, by means of the guarded hot plate or heat flow meter methods, the thermal resistance of test specimens having a thermal resistance of not less than 0,5 m2 K/W.

Wärmetechnisches Verhalten von Baustoffen und Bauprodukten - Bestimmung des Wärmedurchlasswiderstandes nach dem Verfahren mit dem Plattengerät und dem Wärmestrommessplatten-Gerät - Produkte mit hohem und mittlerem Wärmedurchlasswiderstand

Diese Norm spezifiziert die Grundlagen und Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung des Wärmedurchlaßwiderstandes von Probekörpern mit einem Wärmedurchlaßwiderstand von mindestens 0,5 m2.K/W nach dem Verfahren mit dem Plattengerät und dem Wärmestrommeßplatten-Gerät.

Performance thermique des matériaux et produits pour le bâtiment - Détermination de la résistance thermique par la méthode de la plaque chaude gardée et la méthode fluxmétrique - Produits de haute et moyenne résistance thermique

La présente norme spécifie les principes et les modes opératoires d'essai relatifs à la détermination, par les méthodes de la plaque chaude gardée ou fluxmétrique, la résistance thermique des éprouvettes ayant une résistance thermique d'au moins 0,5 m2.K/W.

Toplotne karakteristike gradbenih materialov in proizvodov - Ugotavljanje toplotne upornosti z zaščiteno vročo ploščo in/ali merilniki toplotnih tokov – Proizvodi z visoko ali srednjo toplotno upornostjo

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
23-Jan-2001
Withdrawal Date
28-Feb-2003
ICS
91.100.01 - Construction materials in general
 
91.120.10 - Thermal insulation of buildings
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 89 - Thermal performance of buildings and building components
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 89/WG 8 - Thermal test methods
Current Stage
9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
Start Date
19-Oct-2020
Completion Date
11-Feb-2026
Directive
Harmonized Standard305/2011 - 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
 
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Mandate
M/100 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on precast concrete products
M/103 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on thermal insulating products
M/121 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on internal and external wall and ceiling finishes
Ref Project
SIST EN 12667:2002 - Thermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Products of high and medium thermal resistance

Relations

Refers
EN 13763-19:2003 - Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 19: Determination of firing impulse of electric detonators
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Refers
EN 13763-18:2003 - Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 18: Determination of series firing current of electric detonators
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Refers
EN ISO 7345:1995 - Thermal insulation - Physical quantities and definitions (ISO 7345:1987)
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 12664:2001 - Thermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Dry and moist products of medium and low thermal resistance
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 13163:2012+A1:2015 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made expanded polystyrene (EPS) products - Specification
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 13166:2012+A2:2016 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made phenolic foam (PF) products - Specification
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 14315-1:2013 - Thermal insulating products for buildings - In-situ formed sprayed rigid polyurethane (PUR) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam products - Part 1: Specification for the rigid foam spray system before installation
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 16855-2:2018 - Walk-in cold rooms - Definition, thermal insulation performance and test methods - Part 2: Customized cold rooms
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 14620-4:2006 - Design and manufacture of site built, vertical, cylindrical, flat-bottomed steel tanks for the storage of refrigerated, liquefied gases with operating temperatures between 0 °C and -165 °C - Part 4: Insulation components
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 14305:2015 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made cellular glass (CG) products - Specification
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 15632-1:2009 - District heating pipes - Pre-insulated flexible pipe systems - Part 1: Classification, general requirements and test methods
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 13162:2012+A1:2015 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made mineral wool (MW) products - Specification
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN ISO 10077-1:2017 - Thermal performance of windows, doors and shutters - Calculation of thermal transmittance - Part 1: General (ISO 10077-1:2017, Corrected version 2020-02)
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 14320-1:2013 - Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations - In-situ formed sprayed rigid polyurethane (PUR) and polyisocyanurate foam (PIR) products - Part 1: Specification for the rigid foam spray system before installation
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 14308:2009 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made rigid polyurethane foam (PUR) and polyisocyanurate foam (PIR) products - Specification
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 12667:2001 is a European standard published by CEN that specifies established principles and testing methods for determining the thermal resistance of building materials and products. The document details procedures for utilizing the guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods to measure thermal resistance for products with a thermal resistance of at least 0.5 m²·K/W, covering both high and medium performance insulation materials. By standardizing testing approaches, this standard helps ensure reliability and comparability of thermal performance data throughout the construction sector.

Key Topics

  • Thermal Resistance Measurement: Focuses on accurately determining the resistance of materials to heat flow, a key property for building insulation products.
  • Test Methods:
    • Guarded Hot Plate Method: Recognized for its high accuracy, suitable for reference testing.
    • Heat Flow Meter Method: Widely used due to practicality and adaptability for various materials.
  • Scope of Applicability:
    • Targets building products with thermal resistance ≥ 0.5 m²·K/W.
    • Applicable to insulation materials and other products where thermal resistance is critical.
  • Reproducibility and Reliability: Emphasizes precise control of testing conditions to ensure consistent results across laboratories.

Applications

EN 12667:2001 plays a crucial role in enhancing thermal insulation standards in the construction industry. Its applications include:

  • Building Design and Certification: Supports architects, engineers, and contractors in selecting and verifying insulation materials to meet energy efficiency and thermal performance requirements.
  • Product Labelling and Market Access: Manufacturers use standardized test results to certify their products, conforming with EU and national building regulations.
  • Quality Control: Enables producers to monitor production consistency, ensuring insulation products meet declared performance values.
  • Research and Development: Provides a reliable test framework for developing new and innovative insulation solutions.

By ensuring comparable, reproducible measurement data, EN 12667:2001 supports the broader goals of energy savings, higher building comfort, and environmental sustainability.

Related Standards

Organizations and professionals following EN 12667:2001 may also reference related standards to cover complementary aspects of product performance:

  • EN 12939: Thermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Thick products of high and medium thermal resistance
  • EN 12664: Thermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Products of low and medium thermal resistance
  • EN ISO 6946: Building components and building elements - Thermal resistance and thermal transmittance - Calculation methods

Practical Value

Implementing EN 12667:2001 ensures that thermal insulation materials used in construction projects deliver proven performance, aligning with energy efficiency objectives and legal requirements. The standard supports the production, specification, and market confidence in insulation products across Europe and beyond. Its alignment with other European and international insulation standards ensures smooth integration within global building practices.

Keywords: EN 12667, thermal resistance, building insulation, guarded hot plate, heat flow meter, thermal performance, building materials, standard, CEN, energy efficiency

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 12667:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Products of high and medium thermal resistance". This standard covers: This standard specifies principles and testing procedures for determining, by means of the guarded hot plate or heat flow meter methods, the thermal resistance of test specimens having a thermal resistance of not less than 0,5 m2 K/W.

This standard specifies principles and testing procedures for determining, by means of the guarded hot plate or heat flow meter methods, the thermal resistance of test specimens having a thermal resistance of not less than 0,5 m2 K/W.

EN 12667:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.01 - Construction materials in general; 91.120.10 - Thermal insulation of buildings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 12667:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13763-19:2003, EN 13763-18:2003, EN ISO 7345:1995, EN 12664:2001, EN 13163:2012+A1:2015, EN 13166:2012+A2:2016, EN 14315-1:2013, EN 16855-2:2018, EN 14620-4:2006, EN 14305:2015, EN 15632-1:2009, EN 13162:2012+A1:2015, EN ISO 10077-1:2017, EN 14320-1:2013, EN 14308:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 12667:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/100, M/103, M/121. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Wärmetechnisches Verhalten von Baustoffen und Bauprodukten - Bestimmung des Wärmedurchlasswiderstandes nach dem Verfahren mit dem Plattengerät und dem Wärmestrommessplatten-Gerät - Produkte mit hohem und mittlerem WärmedurchlasswiderstandPerformance thermique des matériaux et produits pour le bâtiment - Détermination de la résistance thermique par la méthode de la plaque chaude gardée et la méthode fluxmétrique - Produits de haute et moyenne résistance thermiqueThermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Products of high and medium thermal resistance91.120.10Toplotna izolacija stavbThermal insulation91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12667:2001SIST EN 12667:2002en01-marec-2002SIST EN 12667:2002SLOVENSKI
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