BS EN 13307-1 focuses on timber blanks and semi-finished profiles. The aim of the BS EN 13307-1 is to provide manufacturers with requirements that help to provide characteristics of the timber blanks and semi-finished profiles to the suppliers.
BS EN 13307-1 is the first part of the series of standards that specifies requirements for timber blanks and semi-finished profiles for non-structural uses, including glued laminated and glued finger jointed products. BS EN 13307-1 gives specific requirements for dimensions, stability and moisture content. This Standard applies to hardwood and to softwood for use in joinery.
BS EN 13307-1 on timber blanks and semi-finished profiles is useful for:
Timber blanks are semi-finished unplaned or planed piece of solid or laminated wood, with or without finger joints and/or butt joints, with a rectangular cross section that can be used in a wide range of joinery products, including windows, doors and stairs.
BS EN 13307-1 provides requirements that helps you determine the characteristics of blank or semi-finished profile. BS EN 13307-1 helps the user in choosing the appropriate timber blanks and semi-finished profiles based on their requirements. BS EN 13307-1 provides a basis for contracts between the sellers of these semi-finished products and manufacturers of the end products.
EN 13307-1:2006