EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 13497 testing. This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedure for determining the impact resistance of the design of plastered ETICS kits.
The impact resistance of a design ETICS kit is the hard-body impact resistance determined by a steel ball hitting the surface of the kit. Any damage that has occurred is visibly assessed (for example, if reinforcement is visible from the exterior, if the topcoat or plaster system is visibly delaminated or punctured) and crack widths are measured.
The support itself must be flat, not bend, deform or absorb impact energy during testing; The test specimen should be held firmly to prevent it from moving during testing.
For this purpose, a vertical pipe made of metal or rigid plastic may be used, the inside diameter of which is at least 2 mm larger than the diameter of the steel ball. The walls of the tube should preferably contain regular perforated holes to prevent the air in the tube from being compressed by the velocity of the ball as it descends, thus acting as a "cushion of resistance" against the ball hitting the sample surface.
The impact resistance of ETICS is an important factor to consider, especially in areas where buildings may be subject to various mechanical stresses, impacts or environmental conditions. This standard provides guidelines and procedures for performing tests to evaluate how well these systems can withstand impacts without significant damage.
The testing methodology outlined in EN 13497 involves subjecting ETICS test specimens to controlled impacts using specific equipment and procedures. The results of these tests can help determine the system's ability to resist damage from impacts that may occur during construction, maintenance or regular use.
If you work in the construction industry, building design or any field related to building materials and insulation, being familiar with standards such as EN 13497 can be important to ensure that the products and systems you work with meet the required performance and safety standards.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 13497 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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