AS 4654.1-2012 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use, Part 1: Materials
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS 4654.1-2009 Waterproofing membrane systems for exterior use - Above ground level, Part 1: Materials
Draft Designation: DR AS 4654.1This Standard has been prepared in response to numerous requests from industry
representatives in the field of external waterproofing, especially in the areas of roofs, decks
and balconies.
The objective of this Standard is to provide a consistent and reliable approach to the
materials used in the design and installation of external waterproofing membrane systems.
The objective of this revision is to align this Standard with the protocols and requirements
as set out by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB).
This Standard is Part 1 of a series of Standards on external waterproofing, as follows:
AS
4654 Waterproofing membrane systems for external above-ground use
4654.1 Part 1: Materials
4654.2 Part 2: Design and installation
The term ‘normative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
appendix to which it applies. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part of a Standard.
First published as AS 4654.1 2009. Second edition 2012.
This Standard sets out requirements for waterproofing membranes for external above-
ground use, installed in accordance with AS 4654.2.
Contents:
Foreword
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative References
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Membrane Systems
1.5 Exposed And Protected Systems
Section 2 Testing
2.1 Scope Of Section
2.2 Conformance Conditions
2.3 Abrasion Resistance
2.4 Bond Strength To Substrate
2.5 Field Seam Strength
2.6 Temperature Resistance
2.7 Resistance To Ultraviolet Light
2.8 Bioresistance Of Membranes
2.9 Root Resistance
Appendix A: Classification And Properties
Appendix B: Assessment Of Resistance Of Waterproofing Membranes To Cyclic Movement
External Waterproofing Membranes.
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Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Institute of Waterproofing; Australian Tile Council; CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology; Housing Industry Association; Importers Distributors and Sealants Manufacturers Association of Australia; Master Builders Australia; South Australian Housing Trust; TAFE NSW.
