What is BS EN 15651-2 - Non-structural elastic sealants used for sealing glazing about?

BS EN 15651 is a series of the European standard on sealants for joints in building construction that discusses the sealants for glazing used in buildings and pedestrian walkways.

BS EN 15651-2 is the second part of the BS EN 15651 series of documents that specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural elastic sealants used for sealing glazing in building construction applications.

NOTE: BS EN 15651-2 covers glazing joints from 7° horizontal. The main areas of application are:

• Glass to glass
• Glass to frame
• Glass to porous substrates.

NOTE: Excluding aquariums, structural bonding/glazing, inner and outer seal to manufacture insulated glazing units, horizontal glazing (below 7°), organic glass (e.g. polycarbonate, PMMA, etc.).

Who is BS EN 15651-2 - Non-structural elastic sealants used for sealing glazing for?

BS EN 15651-2 on sealants is useful for:

• Builders
• Contractors
• Civil engineers
• Manufacturers of sealants
• Manufacturers of windows and doors

Why should you use BS EN 15651-2 - Non-structural elastic sealants used for sealing glazing?

Sealant glazing is a method of utilizing a silicone adhesive to attach glass, metal, or other panel material to the structure of a building.

BS EN 15651-2 provides a short description of the non-structural sealant as well as requirements and test methods for non-structural sealants for glazing elements.

BS EN 15651-2 navigates you through the performance requirements for Classes for elastic sealants for glazing used in building construction.

BS EN 15651-2 describes the performance of sealants for glazing elements in cold climates providing physical and mechanical properties.

BS EN 15651-2 provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) that needs to be defined in order to show compliance to the level of performance indicated in the product type determination and factory production control.

General requirements for sampling of the sealant are set out in BS EN 15651-2 along with the requirements for marking and labelling.

Overall, BS EN 15651-2 can help you manufacture sealants for building construction that is meant to maintain stability and enhance aesthetics while maintaining strong adhesion, flexibility, and reliable long-term performance to prevent the damage produced by stresses. In this way, you can utilise high-performance elastic products for your buildings and walkways to guarantee a long service life once connected to other building materials.