This Technical Specification specifies a test method to evaluate the ability of coating materials to seal the end grain of wood against ingress of water. This procedure is relevant for joinery or wood based cladding materials whose service life can depend on the control of water penetration through the coated end-grain.
PD CEN/TS 16969:2016 Referenced Document
EN 927-1:2013 Paints and varnishes - Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood - Part 1: Classification and selection
EN 927-5:2006 Paints and varnishes - Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood - Part 5: Assessment of the liquid water permeability*, 2024-04-20 Update