BS EN 12310-2:2018

What is BS EN 12310‑2- Plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing about? 

BS EN 12310‑2 is the second part of the multi-series of European standard which discusses about the resistance to tearing for flexible sheets for waterproofing. 

BS EN 12310‑2 specifies a method for the determination of tear properties of plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing using a trapezoidal test specimen with a nick or cut. 

Who is BS EN 12310‑2- Plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing for? 

BS EN 12310‑2 on plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing is useful in: 

• Manufacturers of plastic and rubber sheets 
• Companies dealing with roof waterproofing construction 
• Retailers and suppliers for plastic and rubber sheets for waterproofing 
• Testers of plastic and rubber sheets  

Why should you use BS EN 12310‑2- Plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing? 

BS EN 12310‑2 is intended for the characterization of plastic and rubber sheets which is manufactured or supplied before use. 

BS EN 12310‑2 provides you the results of maximum peak force applied to plastic and rubber sheets through the tearing force which is applied by means of a tensile testing machine at a constant speed until the test specimen breaks. This result helps you in assessing the safety of plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing. 

BS EN 12310‑2 provides you with guidance for the test specimen and test procedure that will help you carry out the test effectively. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 12310‑2:2018 supersedes BS EN 12310‑2:2000, which is withdrawn. It includes: 

• Figures 1 and 2 have been changed, the value ≥ 120 has been included and replaces the fix length 130mm 
• Figure 3 has been replaced by a photograph showing two reference lines 
• The normative references where updated