Durability of wood and wood-based products - efficacy of preventive wood preservatives as determined by biological tests. Specification according to use class (+A1:2013)

BS EN 599-1:2009

British Standards Institution
Durability of wood and wood-based products - efficacy of preventive wood preservatives as determined by biological tests. Specification according to use class (+A1:2013) Download document

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Current

Supplement

British Standards Extra Supplement

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BS EN

Abstract

Describes service conditions for treated wood in terms of 5 use classes, detailing biological tests for evaluating efficacy of wood preservatives and minimum ageing tests. Applicable to wood preservatives in liquid form as preventative treatment of timber against wood-attacking fungi, wood-attacking insects and marine borers and can also be used for fungi causing disfigurement (blue stain) of wood in service, forming the basis of an overall preventative efficacy of the product.

History

Supersedes BS EN 599-1:2009. Amendment dated 31 January 2014 - Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2013.

ISBN

9780580828218

Subjects

  • Surface finishes
  • Wood preservatives
  • Coverings and surface finishes

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