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BS 8747:2007

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Reinforced bitumen membranes (RBMs) for roofing. Guide to selection and specification

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-06-2007

£272.00
Excluding VAT

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
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 06/30058801 DC. (06/2007) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, August 2012. (07/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
38
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
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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