BS EN 335:2013

What is BS EN 12871 – Definitions and application to solid wood and wood-based products about?

BS EN 335 is applicable to solid wood and wood-based products. BS EN 335 defines five use classes that represent different service situations to which wood and wood-based products can be exposed. BS EN 335 also indicates the biological agents relevant to each situation.

Who is BS EN 335 - Definitions and application to solid wood and wood-based products for?

BS EN 335 on solid wood and wood-based products

is useful for:

• Solid wood and wood-based products manufacturers
• Quality control department

Why should you use BS EN 335 - Definitions and application to solid wood and wood-based products?

BS EN 335 gives general definitions of use classes for different service situations and is relevant to solid wood and wood-based products. This will help the users to choose the wood products as per their requirements.

Fungi, insects and marine borers affect both wood and wood-based products in different ways. The significance of attack by these agents can be different for solid wood and wood-based products. The consequence of wood and wood-based products being exposed to service conditions defined by the various use classes will vary depending upon their reactions to different wetting regimes. BS EN 335 gives information on the biological agents that can attack wood and wood-based products in defined situations.