BS 8747:2007
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Reinforced bitumen membranes (RBMs) for roofing. Guide to selection and specification
Hardcopy , PDF
English
06-29-2007
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Foreword
Introduction - CEN test methods referenced in this standard
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Membrane selection guidelines
5 System selection
6 Bonding and installation of an RBM
Annexes
Annex A (informative) CE marking information for an RBM
product
Annex B (informative) Guide to specifying RBM equivalent
to Type 1F or Type 5U reinforced bitumen roofing
underlay
Annex C (informative) Guide to specifying RBM equivalent
to Type 3G glass-fibre reinforced bitumen perforated
venting layer
Annex D (informative) Worked examples
Bibliography
List of tables
Provides guidance to assist the selection and specification of a system of appropriate layer(s) of reinforced bitumen membrane (RBM) for each flat and/or sloping roofing project, tailored to the particular requirements of that project.
| Committee |
B/546
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 06/30058801 DC. (06/2007) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, August 2012. (07/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
38
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard gives guidance to assist the selection and specification of a system of appropriate layer(s) of reinforced bitumen membrane (RBM) for each flat and/or sloping roofing project, tailored to the particular requirements of that project.
It provides a grouping system to assist the specifier, utilizing material properties as tested according to BS EN 13707.
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