DIN Standards Committee Timber and Furniture
DIN EN ISO 12572
Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of water vapour transmission properties - Cup method (ISO 12572:2016); German version EN ISO 12572:2016
Wärme- und feuchtetechnisches Verhalten von Baustoffen und Bauprodukten - Bestimmung der Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit - Verfahren mit einem Prüfgefäß (ISO 12572:2016); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 12572:2016
Overview
This document specifies a method based on cup tests for determining the water vapour permeance of building products and the water vapour permeability of building materials under isothermal conditions. Different sets of test conditions are specified. The general principles are applicable to all hygroscopic and non-hygroscopic building materials and products, including insulation materials and including those with facings and integral skins. Annexes give details of test methods suitable for different material types. The results obtained by this method are suitable for design purposes, production control and for inclusion in product specifications.
Document: references other documents
Responsible national committee
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 89 - Thermal performance of buildings and building components
Responsible international committee
ISO/TC 163/SC 1/WG 8 - Moisture content and moisture permeability
