What is BS EN 14519 – Characteristics for softwood with tongue and groove about?
BS EN 14519 focuses on solid softwood panelling and cladding. The aim of the BS EN 14519 is to provide manufacturers with characteristics of the softwood with tongue and groove that helps in grading their product.
BS EN 14519 specifies the characteristics of solid wood panelling and cladding with tongue and groove machined from the following most common European species of softwood: spruce/fir, pine, larch, European Douglas Fir and maritime pine.
Note: Products are intended for interior or exterior use.
Who is BS EN 14519 - Characteristics for softwood with tongue and groove for?
BS EN 14519 on softwood with tongue and groove is useful for:
- Softwood with tongue and groove manufacturers
- Softwood with tongue and groove suppliers
- Quality control department
Why should you use BS EN 14519 - Characteristics for softwood with tongue and groove?
A large amount of knowledge exists about softwood with tongue and groove and values for product characteristics are attested by long use and experience. The appearance of the softwood with tongue and groove is mainly influenced by species, classification and the pattern (e.g. the profile and system of assembly).
BS EN 14519 provides features, and their limits, that shall be considered with regard to the appearance of the species where assigned to each grade. BS EN 14519 helps the user in choosing the appropriate softwood with tongue and groove based on their requirements. BS EN 14519 provides technical specifications that forms a basis for contracts between the sellers of these softwood with tongue and groove and manufacturers of the end products.
