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(Main)Thermal insulation products for buildings - In-situ formed products from loose-fill expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and bonded expanded polystyrene beads - Part 1: Specification for the bonded and loose filled products before installation
Thermal insulation products for buildings - In-situ formed products from loose-fill expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and bonded expanded polystyrene beads - Part 1: Specification for the bonded and loose filled products before installation
This European Standard specifies the requirements for expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and the adhesive, which are after installation used for the thermal insulation of buildings. The EPS beads and the adhesive are mixed and processed on site.
This standard does not specify the required level of a given property to be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application are to be found in regulations or non-conflicting standards.
This standard does not cover factory made insulation products in the form of prefabricated shapes or boards made of bonded EPS beads.
Products with a declared thermal resistance lower than 0,25 (m² x K)/W or a declared thermal conductivity at 10 °C greater than 0,1 W/(m x K) are not covered by this standard.
Wärmedämmstoffe für Gebäude - An der Verwendungsstelle hergestellte Produkte aus losen expandierten Polystyrolkugeln (EPS) und gebundenen Polystyrolkugeln - Teil 1: Spezifikation für gebundene und lose Schütt- und Einblasdämmstoffe vor dem Einbau
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux bâtiments - Produits formés sur place à partir de billes en polystyrène expansé (PSE) en vrac et de billes en polystyrène expansé liées - Partie 1: Spécification pour les produits liés et en vrac avant mise en œuvre
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za stavbe - Proizvodi, izdelani na mestu vgradnje iz nasutih nevezanih in vezanih kroglic iz ekspandiranega polistirena (EPS) - 1. del: Specifikacija za nevezane in vezane nasute proizvode pred vgradnjo
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-marec-2015
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za stavbe - Proizvodi, izdelani na mestu vgradnje iz
nasutih nevezanih in vezanih kroglic iz ekspandiranega polistirena (EPS) - 1. del:
Specifikacija za nevezane in vezane nasute proizvode pred vgradnjo
Thermal insulation products for buildings - In-situ formed products from loose-fill
expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and bonded expanded polystyrene beads - Part 1:
Specification for the bonded and loose filled products before installation
Wärmedämmstoffe für Gebäude - An der Verwendungsstelle hergestellte Produkte aus
losen expandierten Polystyrolkugeln (EPS) und gebundenen Polystyrolkugeln - Teil 1:
Spezifikation für gebundene und lose Schütt- und Einblasdämmstoffe vor dem Einbau
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux bâtiments - Produits formés sur place à partir
de billes en polystyrène expansé (PSE) en vrac et de billes en polystyrène expansé liées
- Partie 1: Spécification pour les produits liés et en vrac avant mise en œuvre
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 16809-1
ICS:
91.100.60 0DWHULDOL]DWRSORWQRLQ Thermal and sound insulating
]YRþQRL]RODFLMR materials
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 16809-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2014
ICS 91.100.60
English Version
Thermal insulation products for buildings - In-situ formed
products from loose-fill expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and
bonded expanded polystyrene beads - Part 1: Specification for
the bonded and loose filled products before installation
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux bâtiments - Wärmedämmstoffe für Gebäude - An der
Produits formés sur place à partir de billes en polystyrène Verwendungsstelle hergestellte Produkte aus losen
expansé (PSE) en vrac et de billes en polystyrène expansé expandierten Polystyrolkugeln (EPS) und gebundenen
liées - Partie 1: Spécification pour les produits liés et en Polystyrolkugeln - Teil 1: Spezifikation für gebundene und
vrac avant mise en œuvre lose Schütt- und Einblasdämmstoffe vor dem Einbau
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 88.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard 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
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Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations .6
3.1 Terms and definitions .6
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations .7
4 Requirements .8
4.1 General .8
4.2 For all applications .8
4.2.1 Thermal conductivity − Thermal resistance.8
4.2.2 Weight of the sale unit .8
4.2.3 Expanded bead size .8
4.2.4 Settlement .9
4.2.5 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market .9
4.2.6 Dimensional stability .9
4.2.7 Durability characteristics .9
4.3 For specific applications . 10
4.3.1 General . 10
4.3.2 Adhesive . 10
4.3.3 Water absorption . 10
4.3.4 Water vapour diffusion resistance . 10
4.3.5 Reaction to fire of the product in standardised assemblies simulating end-use
applications . 10
4.3.6 Release of dangerous substances . 10
4.3.7 Continuous glowing combustion . 10
5 Test methods . 11
5.1 Sampling . 11
5.2 Conditioning . 11
5.3 Testing . 11
5.3.1 General . 11
5.3.2 Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity . 12
5.3.3 Reaction to fire . 13
6 Designation code . 13
7 Assessment and verification of the constancy of performance . 13
7.1 General . 13
7.2 Product type determination . 14
7.3 Factory production control . 14
8 Marking and labelling . 14
Annex A (normative) Determination of the declared values of thermal resistance and thermal
conductivity . 16
Annex B (normative) Product type determination (PTD) and factory production control (FPC). 19
Annex C (normative) Specimen preparation method for thermal resistance and thermal
conductivity test . 22
Annex D (normative) Preparing samples for testing for reaction to fire of products . 25
Annex E (normative) Specimen preparation method for dimensional stability test, water
absorption test and water vapour diffusion resistance test . 26
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Annex F (normative) Rules for creating performance charts for insulation and examples of
performance charts . 27
Annex G (normative) Verification of performance chart according to Annex H . 29
Annex H (normative) Specimen preparation method for coverage and density measurement . 30
Annex I (normative) Determination of settlement for EPS beads insulation product . 31
Annex J (informative) Masonry cavity walls - Method for determining suitable spacings for
blowing holes . 33
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products Regulation . 35
Bibliography . 45
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Foreword
This document (prEN 16809-1:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 88 “Thermal
insulating materials and products”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive.
For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
Thermal insulation products of buildings — In-situ formed products from loose-fill expanded polystyrene (EPS)
beads and bonded expanded polystyrene beads, consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Specification for the bonded and loose filled products before installation (the present document)
— Part 2: Specification for the bonded and loose-fill products after installation.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements for products of loose-filled expanded polystyrene (EPS)
beads and bonded polystyrene beads for in-situ installation in masonry cavity walls and frame constructions.
This European Standard is a specification for the insulation products before installation. It describes the
product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, marking and labelling.
This document does not specify the required level of a given property to be achieved by a product to
demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application are to be
found in regulations or non-conflicting standards.
NOTE To avoid water penetration in masonry walls special tests adjusted to local climate might be needed.
This document does not cover factory made expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation products or factory made
or in-situ products intended to be used for the insulation of building equipment and industrial installations.
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Products with a declared thermal resistance lower than 0,25 m ·K/W or a declared thermal conductivity
greater than 0,060 W/(m·K) at 10 °C are not covered by this document.
This document does not cover products intended for airborne sound insulation and for acoustic absorption
applications.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 933-1, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Determination of particle size distribution -
Sieving method
EN 1602, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of the apparent density
EN 1603, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stability under
constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/ 50 % relative humidity)
EN 1609, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of short term water absorption
by partial immersion
EN 12086, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of water vapour transmission
properties
EN 12429, Thermal insulating products for building applications - Conditioning to moisture equilibrium under
specified temperature and humidity conditions
EN 12667, 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
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 13172, Thermal insulation products - Evaluation of conformity
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using
data from reaction to fire tests
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EN 13820, Thermal insulating materials for building applications - Determination of organic content
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item
EN 15715:2009, Thermal insulation products - Instructions for mounting and fixing for reaction to fire testing -
Factory made products
EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182:2010)
EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific
value) (ISO 1716:2010)
EN ISO 10456:2007/AC:2009, Building materials and products - Hygrothermal properties - Tabulated design
values and procedures for determining declared and design thermal values - Technical Corrigendum 1 (ISO
10456:2007/Cor 1:2009)
EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame - Part
2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2:2010)
ISO 16269-6:2005, Statistical interpretation of data — Part 6: Determination of statistical tolerance intervals
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
expanded polystyrene beads
insulation material consisting of beads manufactured from expandable polystyrene or one of its copolymers
with an air filled closed cellular structure
3.1.2
blowing hole
hole, cut or formed, in a masonry cavity wall or frame construction, through which the EPS beads are blown
3.1.3
class
combination of two levels of the same property between which the performance shall fall
3.1.4
coverage
mass of insulation per unit area
3.1.5
frame construction
walls with wood or metal studs, sloping roof with insulation between rafters
3.1.6
level
value, which is the upper or lower limit of a requirement, and given by the declared value of the characteristic
concerned
3.1.7
performance chart
table giving thickness and coverage requirements for different values of declared thermal resistance
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3.1.8
settlement
decrease of installed insulation height in cavities and frame constructions with time, expressed as a
percentage of the initial installed height
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations
Symbols used in this document:
W/(m·K)
λ is the 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the thermal conductivity
90/90
λ is the declared thermal conductivity W/(m·K)
D
λ is one test result of thermal conductivity W/(m·K)
i
λ is the mean thermal conductivity W/(m·K)
mean
ρ is the 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the density 3
90/90 kg/m
ρ is one test result of density 3
i
kg/m
ρmean is the mean value of density
3
kg/m
ρ is the declared density 3
D kg/m
A is the area of the test specimen 2
m
d is the thickness of the test specimen mm
n is the number of test results –
R is the 90 % fractile with a confidence level of 90 % for the thermal resistance 2
90/90
m ·K/W
R is the declared thermal resistance 2
D m ·K/W
R is one test result of thermal resistance 2
i
m ·K/W
W/(m·K)
s is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal conductivity
λ
s is the estimate of the standard deviation of the thermal resistance W/(m·K)
R
s
is the estimate of the standard deviation of the density 3
ρ
kg/m
W is the short-term water absorption 2
p
kg/m
Q is the nominal weight of the quantity delivered kg
nom
MU is the symbol for the declared value for water vapour diffusion resistance factor
WS is the symbol of the declared level for short-term water absorption
Abbreviations used in this document:
EPS is Expanded PolyStyrene
AVCP is Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (previously named Attestation of Conformity)
DoP is Declaration of Performance
is Factory Production Control
FPC
PTD is Product Type Determination (previously named ITT for Initial Type Test)
is Reaction to Fire
RtF
ThIB is Thermal Insulation for Buildings
VCP is Verification of Constancy of Performance (previously named Evaluation of Conformity)
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4 Requirements
4.1 General
Product properties shall be assessed in accordance with Clause 5. To comply with this standard, products
shall meet the requirements of 4.2, and the requirements of 4.3 as appropriate.
This document gives performance charts for two different applications:
— masonry cavity wall insulation;
— frame insulation.
One test result on a product property is the average of the measured values on the number of test specimens
given in Table 2.
4.2 For all applications
4.2.1 Thermal conductivity − Thermal resistance
Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity shall be based upon measurements carried out in accordance
with EN 12667 or EN 12939 for thick products.
The thermal values shall be determined in accordance with Annex A and declared by the manufacturer,
according to the following:
— the reference mean temperature shall be 10 °C;
— the measured values shall be expressed with three significant figures;
— the thermal resistance, R , shall always be declared. The thermal conductivity, λ , shall be declared
D D
where possible;
— the thermal resistance, R , and the thermal conductivity, λ , shall be given as limit values representing at
D D
least 90 % of the production determined with a confidence level of 90 %;
— the value of thermal conductivity λ shall be rounded upwards to the nearest 0,001 W/(m·K) and
90/90
declared in levels with steps of 0,001 W/(m·K);
— the declared thermal resistance, R , shall be calculated from the insulation thickness and the
D
corresponding thermal conductivity, λ (see Note below);
90/90
2
— the value of thermal resistance, R , shall be rounded downward to the nearest 0,05 m ·K/W and
D
2
declared in levels with steps of 0,05 m ·K/W.
NOTE The declaration of the installed thermal resistance for blown EPS beads is described in part 2 of this standard.
4.2.2 Weight of the sale unit
The density of the material in one sale unit shall not be lower than the nominal density.
4.2.3 Expanded bead size
The bead size measured according to EN 933-1, shall be between 2 mm and 9 mm.
NOTE The bead size should be suitable for the way the beads are injected into the cavity.
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4.2.4 Settlement
For loose beads measuring the settlement shall be performed according to Annex I. The settlement shall not
exceed the values given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Classes for settlement
Class Requirement
S1 ≤ 1 %
S3 ≤ 3 %
S5 > 3 % and ≤ 5 %
NOTE Test methods to determine the settlements in masonry walls and frame constructions are currently under
investigation and therefore when a test method is available this European Standard will be amended.
4.2.5 Reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market
Reaction to fire classification of the product, as placed on the market, shall be determined in accordance with
EN 13501-1, Annex F and the basic mounting and fixing rules given in EN 15715.
NOTE This classification is compulsory and always included in the CE Marking label.
Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in the
reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer's literature.
4.2.6 Dimensional stability
Dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions shall be determined in accordance with
EN 1603 with specimen preparation according to Annex E.
The relative changes in length, Δ and width, Δ , shall not exceed ±0,5 %.
εl εb
4.2.7 Durability characteristics
4.2.7.1 General
The appropriate durability characteristics have been considered and are covered in 4.2.7.2, 4.2.7.3 and
4.2.7.4.
4.2.7.2 Durability of reaction to fire of the product as placed on the market against
ageing/degradation
The reaction to fire performance of EPS beads as declared by 4.2.5 does not change with time.
4.2.7.3 Durability of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity against ageing/degradation
The thermal conductivity of products of EPS beads as declared by 4.2.1 does not change with time.
4.2.7.4 Durability of thermal resistance against ageing/degradation
Durability of the thermal resistance is covered by the durability of the installed thickness.
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4.3 For specific applications
4.3.1 General
If there is no requirement for a property described in 4.3, for a product in use, then the property need not be
determined and declared by the manufacturer.
4.3.2 Adhesive
When adhesive is used in the product of EPS beads, the adhesive shall fulfil the requirements for the system
and the amount of adhesive to be used shall be declared by the manufacturer.
4.3.3 Water absorption
Short-term water absorption by partial immersion, Wp, shall be determined in accordance with EN 1609,
method A, with specimen preparation (for loose fill EPS beads products only) in accordance with Annex E. No
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test result of the water absorption Wp, shall exceed 1,0 kg/m .
4.3.4 Water vapour diffusion resistance
Water vapour transmission properties shall be determined in accordance with EN 12086, with specimen
preparation (for loose fill EPS beads products only) according to Annex E and declared as the water vapour
diffusion resistance factor μ for homogeneous products.
All test results of µ shall be within the range declared by the manufacturer.
Alternatively, values cited in EN ISO 10456:2007/AC:2009, Table 4, may be used.
4.3.5 Reaction to fire of the product in standardised assemblies simulating end-use applications
Reaction to fire classification of products in standardised assemblies simulating end-use applications, shall be
determined in accordance with EN 13501-1 and the mounting and fixing rules given in EN 15715.
This classification offers the opportunity to give a complementary and optional declaration on reaction to fire
for standard test configurations of assemblies which include the insulation product.
The number of the selected test configuration of assembly (EN 15715, Table 5) which is used in the test shall
be quoted with the Euroclass.
Detailed information about the test conditions and the field of application of the classification as stated in the
reaction to fire classification report shall be given in the manufacturer's literature.
4.3.6 Release of dangerous substances
National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and
sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets.
In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content should
be done taking into account national provisions in the place of use.
NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at
the Construction web site on EUROPA accessed through: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/construction/cpd-ds/.
4.3.7 Continuous glowing combustion
NOTE A test method is under development and the standard will be amended when this is available.
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5 Test methods
5.1 Sampling
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Test specimens shall be taken from the same sample with a total amount of not less than 0,15 m and
sufficient to cover the needed tests.
5.2 Conditioning
No special conditioning of the test specimens is needed, unless otherwise specified in the test standard
except for the determination of thermal conductivity. For determination of thermal conductivity the test
specimens shall be conditioned until constant mass, according to EN 12429, in an oven at a temperature of
60 °C.
In case of dispute, the test specimens shall be stored at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity for at
least fourteen days prior to testing.
5.3 Testing
5.3.1 General
Table 2 gives the dimensions of the test specimens, the minimum number of measurements required to get
one test result and any specific conditions which are necessary.
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Table 2 — Test methods, test specimens and conditions
Dimensions in millimetres
Clause Title Test method Test specimen Specific
conditions
Dimensions Number to
get one test
(mm)
result
4.2.1 Thermal resistance EN 12667 minimum 1 Measuring area:
and thermal (300 × 300 × 50)
or minimum
conductivity
(100 × 100)
EN 12939
See Annex C
4.2.2 Weight of the sale EN 1602 1
unit
4.2.3 Bead size EN 933-1 2 ≤ d ≤ 9 1
a
4.2.4 Settlement Annex I See Annex I
1
4.2.5 Reaction to fire of See EN 13501-1 and EN 15715 See Annex D
the product as
placed on the
market
4.2.6 Dimensional stability EN 1603 3 Method B
See Annex E
4.3.3 Water absorption EN 1609 200 × 200 4 Method A
Height ≥ 50 See Annex E
4.3.4 Water vapour E
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