EN 1609 Thermal Insulation Products for Building Applications, Determination of Short-Term Water Absorption by Partial Immersion

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EN 1609 Thermal Insulation Products for Building Applications, Determination of Short-Term Water Absorption by Partial Immersion

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 1609 testing. This European standard specifies equipment and procedures for determining short-term water absorption by partial immersion of test specimens.

EN 1609 Thermal Insulation Products for Building Applications, Determination of Short-Term Water Absorption by Partial Immersion

Applicable to thermal insulation products. It is intended to simulate the water absorption caused by a 24-hour rain period during construction works.

A test sample is placed in water with the bottom part for 24 hours and the change in mass is measured. Excess water that adheres to the surface but is not absorbed by the test sample is removed by drainage (method A) or taken into account by deducting the initial water intake.

The number of test samples will be as specified in the relevant product standard. If the number is not specified, at least four test specimens should be used.

In the absence of a product standard or other European Technical Specification, the number of test samples may be agreed upon between the parties.

Test samples will be prepared by methods that do not alter the original structure of the product. All skins, skins or overlays will be preserved. In the absence of a product standard or other European Technical Specification, the method may be agreed between the parties.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 1609 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.

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