EN 1062-1:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Description
  4.1 Description by chemical type of binder
  4.2 Description by the state of dissolution
      or dispersion of the binder in the coating material
5 Classification
  5.1 General
  5.2 Gloss
  5.3 Dry film thickness
  5.4 Grain size
  5.5 Water vapour transmission rate
  5.6 Liquid water permeability
  5.7 Crack-bridging
  5.8 Carbon dioxide permeability
6 Designation code
Annex A (informative) Guide to selection of coatings
  A.1 Introduction
  A.2 Scope
  A.3 Selection of coatings
  A.4 Suitability factors
      A.4.1 Substrate factors
      A.4.2 Architectural factors
      A.4.3 Environmental factors
      A.4.4 Durability factors
      A.4.5 Specification factors
  A.5 Coating properties and characteristics
      A.5.1 Classification
      A.5.2 Special requirements for coating systems for
            exterior masonry and concrete
  A.6 Coating application: basic principles
      A.6.1 General
      A.6.2 Conditions of use

This European Standard specifies a general system for the description of coating materials and coating systems for the preservation, decoration and protection of exterior new and old, coated or uncoated masonry and concrete. It also includes a classification system based on certain physical properties.This European Standard is applicable to all coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete, including those for use in external thermal insulation systems.