BS EN 1316-1:2012

What is BS EN 1316-1 - Qualitative classification of oak and beech hardwood timber about?

BS EN 1316-1 is part of a series of standards concerning round timber (softwoods and hardwoods).

BS EN 1316-1 specifies a qualitative classification and grade designations for felled round timber of oak and beech presented in the form of long poles or logs.

BS EN 1316-1 applies to the following species: Oaks, Quercus sessiliflora SALISB. (or Quercus petraea LIEBL.), Quercus robur L. (or Quercus pedunculata EHRH.) and Beech (Fagus sylvatica L).

Who is BS EN 1316-1 - Qualitative classification of oak and beech hardwood timber for?

BS EN 1316-1 on hardwood round timber is useful for:

• Timber corporations
• Timber graders
• Timber suppliers and dealers
• Carpenters

Why should you use BS EN 1316-1 - Qualitative classification of oak and beech hardwood timber?

Oak and beech are some of the most common sources of hardwood timber. These timbers need to be graded to determine their uses and identify their commercial value, but grading these timbers can be a tedious task as there are various characteristics to be verified. Qualitative classification is required to make the grading procedure more accurate and efficient.

BS EN 1316-1 provides you with a list of characteristics that serve as guidelines for contracts describing qualities for round timber of oaks and beech where the intended use is known.

Overall, BS EN 1316-1 simplifies the grading process for oak and beech hardwood through its qualitative classification guidelines.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 1316-1:2012 supersedes EN 1316-1:1997. The main changes compared to the previous edition are:

• Clause 4 “qualitative classification” completely revised and classes A to D defined
• Table 1 “grading rules for oak” revised and new features added
• Table 2 “grading rules for beech” revised and new features added
• Editorial revision