SIST EN 13497:2018/oprA1:2020
(Amendment)Thermal insulation products for building applications - Determination of the resistance to impact of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS)
Thermal insulation products for building applications - Determination of the resistance to impact of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS)
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedure for determining the resistance to impact of design ETICS kits with renders.
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Schlagfestigkeit von außenseitigen Wärmedämm-Verbundsystemen (WDVS)
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Prüfeinrichtung und das Verfahren zum Bestimmen der Schlagfestigkeit von Bausätzen außenseitiger Konstruktions-Wärmedämm-Verbundsysteme (Konstruktions-WDVS) mit Putzen fest.
Produits isolants thermiques pour le bâtiment - Détermination de la résistance au choc des systèmes composites d'isolation thermique par l'extérieur (ETICS)
La présente Norme européenne spécifie l’équipement et le mode opératoire permettant de déterminer la résistance au choc des kits d’ETICS de conception avec enduits.
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udarcem kontaktnih fasadnih toplotnoizolacijskih sistemov (ETICS)
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 18-Jun-2020
- Technical Committee
- TOP - Thermal insulation
- Current Stage
- 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 09-Apr-2020
- Due Date
- 27-Aug-2020
- Completion Date
- 15-Jun-2020
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2021
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2020
Overview
SIST EN 13497:2018/oprA1:2020 is a European standard that specifies the equipment and procedures used to determine the resistance to impact of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) designed for building applications. Published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this amendment references changes to EN 13497:2018 and helps ensure that ETICS products meet rigorous impact resistance requirements necessary for their intended use in construction.
This standard is vital for manufacturers, specifiers, and testing laboratories involved in the development and quality assessment of thermal insulation products for building façades. By adhering to this standard, stakeholders can demonstrate product durability, compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhanced safety for building occupants.
Key Topics
- Impact Resistance Testing: Defines the procedure for assessing how ETICS withstand impact from standardized weights dropped from specified heights.
- Testing Apparatus: Specifies the use of steel balls of various diameters and weights, as well as specimen support methods, to perform the impact tests consistently.
- Test Specimen Preparation: Details the sealing and conditioning methods, referencing EN 16383 cycles, including heating, wetting, cooling, freezing, and thawing, to simulate real-life environmental conditions.
- Assessment Criteria: Outlines impact energy levels and provides data for required test parameters, supporting objective, reproducible measures of system performance.
Applications
SIST EN 13497:2018/oprA1:2020 is primarily used in the construction sector where external thermal insulation composite systems are employed, such as:
- Building Façade Insulation: Ensures ETICS can resist mechanical impacts (such as hail or accidental knocks) without compromising thermal insulation or aesthetic finish.
- Product Certification: Required by manufacturers for product testing, certification, and declaration of conformity throughout Europe.
- Quality Assurance: Assists testing laboratories and regulatory authorities in verifying that ETICS products on the market meet durability and safety expectations.
- Design Evaluation: Supports architects and engineers in selecting ETICS systems suited for locations subject to mechanical stress or adverse environmental conditions.
By implementing the standard's methodologies, stakeholders can improve product lifespan, maintain façade integrity, and reduce long-term maintenance costs associated with damaged insulation.
Related Standards
For comprehensive compliance and robust testing regimes, the following standards are closely associated with SIST EN 13497:2018/oprA1:2020:
- EN 13497:2018 - The main standard for impact resistance of ETICS, detailing baseline procedures and requirements.
- EN 16383 - Specifies test cycles (heating, wetting, cooling, freezing, and thawing) for specimen conditioning in various testing environments.
- EN 13163, EN 13164, EN 13166, EN 13167, EN 13168, EN 13169, EN 13170, EN 13171 - Cover standard specifications for different thermal insulation materials used in building applications.
- EN 13501-1 - Classification of building products by their reaction to fire, relevant to comprehensive system performance.
Conclusion
SIST EN 13497:2018/oprA1:2020 is a key document for organizations involved with ETICS systems and façade insulation. It delivers structured, repeatable methods for impact resistance testing, supporting compliance, safety, and product durability. Adhering to this standard helps ensure high-quality construction outcomes and aligns products with European regulatory frameworks for building insulation materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13497:2018/oprA1:2020 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Thermal insulation products for building applications - Determination of the resistance to impact of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS)". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedure for determining the resistance to impact of design ETICS kits with renders.
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedure for determining the resistance to impact of design ETICS kits with renders.
SIST EN 13497:2018/oprA1:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13497:2018/oprA1:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST-TS CEN ISO/TS 23818-1:2021, SIST EN 13497:2018+A1:2021, SIST EN 13497:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 13497:2018/oprA1:2020 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2020
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje odpornosti
proti udarcem kontaktnih fasadnih toplotnoizolacijskih sistemov (ETICS)
Thermal insulation products for building applications - Determination of the resistance to
impact of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS)
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Schlagfestigkeit von
außenseitigen Wärmedämm-Verbundsystemen (WDVS)
Produits isolants thermiques pour le bâtiment - Détermination de la résistance au choc
des systèmes composites d'isolation thermique par l'extérieur (ETICS)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13497:2018/prA1
ICS:
91.100.60 Materiali za toplotno in Thermal and sound insulating
zvočno izolacijo materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13497:2018
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
April 2020
ICS 91.100.60
English Version
Thermal insulation products for building applications -
Determination of the resistance to impact of external
thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS)
Produits isolants thermiques pour le bâtiment - Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung
Détermination de la résistance au choc des systèmes der Schlagfestigkeit von außenseitigen Wärmedämm-
composites d'isolation thermique par l'extérieur Verbundsystemen (WDVS)
(ETICS)
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 88.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13497:2018. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevan
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