PPS 2253
Project Plan 2026
Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of water vapour transmission properties — Cup method
Adopted by the Council as a standard on 13/04/2026
Sector:
Construction and Building
Project Method:
Adoption without modification
Project Type:
Update
International Classification for Standards (ICS)
| Code | Classification |
|---|---|
| 91.120.10 | Thermal insulation of buildings |
Adopted Standard
| Standards / Amendment / Corrigendum | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ISO 12572:2016 |
| 2 | Amd 1:2024 |
Replaces
| Will Replace |
|---|
| PS 2253-2019 |
Scope
This document specifies a method based on cup tests for determining the water vapour permeance of building products and the water vapour permeability of building materials under isothermal conditions. Different sets of test conditions are specified.
The general principles are applicable to all hygroscopic and non-hygroscopic building materials and products, including insulation materials and including those with facings and integral skins. Annexes give details of test methods suitable for different material types.
The results obtained by this method are suitable for design purposes, production control and for inclusion in product specifications.