EN 16383:2016
(Main)Thermal insulation products for building applications - Determination of the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems with renders (ETICS)
Thermal insulation products for building applications - Determination of the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems with renders (ETICS)
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems with renders (ETICS) delivered as a kit and used as thermal insulation for buildings.
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des hygrothermischen Verhaltens von außenseitigen Wärmedämm-Verbundsystemen mit Putzen (WDVS)
Diese Europäische Norm legt Prüfeinrichtungen und Verfahren zur Bestimmung des hygrothermischen Verhaltens von außenseitigen Wärmedämm-Verbundsystemen mit Putzen (WDVS) fest, die als Bausatz geliefert und für die Wärmedämmung an Gebäuden verwendet werden.
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination du comportement hygrothermique des systèmes d'isolation thermique extérieure par enduit sur isolant (ETICS)
La présente Norme européenne spécifie l'équipement et les modes opératoires permettant de déterminer le comportement hygrothermique des systèmes d'isolation thermique extérieure par enduit sur isolant (ETICS), livrés sous forme de kits et utilisés pour l'isolation thermique des bâtiments.
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje obnašanja higrotermičnih zunanjih sestavljenih toplotnoizolacijskih sistemov z ometi (ETICS)
Ta evropski standard določa opremo in postopke za ugotavljanje obnašanja higrotermičnih zunanjih sestavljenih toplotnoizolacijskih sistemov z ometi (ETICS), dobavljenih kot sklop, ki se uporabljajo kot toplotna izolacija za stavbe.
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Overview
EN 16383:2016 (CEN) defines the equipment, specimen preparation and test procedures to determine the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems with renders (ETICS) delivered as a kit. The standard is intended for evaluating how an assembled ETICS responds to cyclic heating, wetting, cooling and freeze/thaw actions that simulate realistic exposure and ageing of façade insulation systems.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Applies to ETICS kits (adhesive, thermal insulation product(s), reinforced base coat, finishing layers, fixings) used as building thermal insulation.
- Principle: Expose a prepared test wall to a sequence of hygrothermal cycles and assess visible and mechanical deterioration.
- Test cycles (as specified):
- 80 cycles of heating and wetting (heating the surface to (70 ± 5) °C, maintaining low surface humidity, then wetting with (1.5 ± 0.5) l/(m2·min) at (15 ± 5) °C; specified durations apply).
- 5 cycles of heating and cooling (detailed times and temperatures are defined in the standard).
- 30 cycles of wetting, freezing and thawing (includes an initial wetting stage, freeze hold, thaw at ambient, and re-wetting).
- Test devices: Controlled surface heating (to specified temperatures with surface RH < 30 %), uniform spray wetting (specified flow rate and water temperature), and equipment to perform freezing/thawing cycles - each device must meet the test condition tolerances in Clause 7.
- Test wall preparation: Kits are applied per system-holder instructions. Typical specimen dimensions are given (e.g., single-opening wall: 2.5 m × 2.0 m with a central opening 0.5 ± 0.1 m). The upper 2/3 is usually finished with the finishing layer(s); the lower 1/3 retains only the reinforced base coat. Conditioning for at least 28 days at (20 ± 10) °C is required before testing.
- Assessment and reporting: After cycles inspect for blisters, cracking, delamination, flaking and other visible damage. Test report must reference EN 16383 and include product identification, application details and observed results. Optional follow-up tests (e.g., impact resistance, tensile bond) are referenced.
Applications and users
- Manufacturers and system holders developing or marketing ETICS kits (durability verification, product development).
- Independent testing laboratories performing type testing or compliance verification.
- Certification bodies, specifiers, architects, façade consultants and building control authorities assessing ETICS suitability for climate exposure and service life claims.
- Useful for quality assurance, comparative performance assessment and supporting technical documentation for product declarations.
Related standards
- EN 13497 - Resistance to impact of ETICS
- EN 13494 - Tensile bond strength of base coat/finish to insulation
- EN 998-1, EN 15824 - Mortar/render specifications
- EN ISO 9229 - Thermal insulation vocabulary
Keywords: EN 16383, ETICS, hygrothermal behaviour, external thermal insulation composite systems, thermal insulation testing, CEN standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16383:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal insulation products for building applications - Determination of the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems with renders (ETICS)". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems with renders (ETICS) delivered as a kit and used as thermal insulation for buildings.
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems with renders (ETICS) delivered as a kit and used as thermal insulation for buildings.
EN 16383:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des hygrothermischen Verhaltens von außenseitigen Wärmedämm-Verbundsystemen mit Putzen (WDVS)Produits isolants thermiques pour le bâtiment - Détermination du comportement hygrothermique des systèmes d'isolation thermique extérieure par enduit sur isolant (ETICS)Thermal insulation products for building applications - Determination of the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems with renders (ETICS)91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16383:2016SIST EN 16383:2017en,fr,de01-januar-2017SIST EN 16383:2017SLOVENSKI
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± 5) °C. These devices shall meet the required test conditions described in Clause 7. 6 Test wall 6.1 Preparation of the test wall 6.1.1 General The kit(s) shall be applied on the substrate according to the instructions of the system holder. The configuration of the kit(s) to be tested shall be according to the worst case rules given in the relevant product standard. The thermal insulation product shall be fixed to the substrate and covered by the reinforced base coat. The perimeter edges of the test wall shall be wrapped/covered with the reinforced base coat. The upper 2/3 of the height of the test wall shall be covered additionally with one or more finishing layers according to Figure 1 and Figure 2. Within the lower 1/3 from the bottom edge shall be at least one horizontal joint between thermal insulation products (see “a” in Figure 1 and Figure 2). The distance between the horizontal joint and the 1/3 of the height of the test wall (see “b” in Figure 1 and Figure 2) shall be at least 200 mm. If the height of the thermal insulation product is bigger than 1/3 of the height of the test wall minus 200 mm, the thermal insulation product shall be cut properly. The test wall shall have openings according to 6.1.2 or 6.1.3. NOTE If given in the worst case rules of the relevant product standard, the whole test wall can be covered by finishing
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