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(BS) EN 300: 2006 (2019) Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) – Definitions classification and specifications,inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing

(BS) EN 300 : 2019 Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) – Definitions, classification and specifications This defines the terms, establishes a classification and specifies requirements for OSB.  The values appearing in this standard relate to the products properties but they are not characteristic values to be used in design calculations. See OSB Use Classes and durability issues   – this was …

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(BS) EN 314-2: 1993 (confirmed in 2013),Plywood – Bond quality – Requirements,inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing

(BS) EN 314-2: 1993 (confirmed in 2013) Plywood – Bond quality – Requirements This part of the standard specifies the requirements for bonding classes of veneer plywood according to their end uses.  It lists three classes of bond quality. Bond Class 1: Dry conditions ‒ interior applications with no risk of wetting. This is equivalent to a moisture content in the plywood corresponding …

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(BS) EN 314-1: 2004 (confirmed 2014),Plywood – Bond quality – Test methods,inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing

Plywood – Bond quality – Test methods This standard specifies methods for determining the bonding quality of veneer plywood, by shear testing. Before carrying out the shear tests the plywood samples are required to undergo a sequence of pre-treatments e.g. section 5.14 calls for immersion for 72 hours (±1) in boiling water followed by cooling in water at 20°C (±3°) …

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