What is BS EN 839 - Effectiveness against wood destroying basidiomycetes about?
BS EN 839 is a European standard that discusses evaluating the effectiveness of wood preservatives.
BS EN 839 specifies a method of test for the determination of the protective effectiveness of a wood preservative, applied to the surface of the wood, against wood destroying basidiomycetes cultured on an agar medium.
BS EN 839 is applicable to all products which are to be applied by superficial application processes. This includes:
- Organic solvent-based wood preservatives; or
- Organic water-dispersible formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or
- Water-soluble products; or
- Chemicals which are being studied as active ingredients for application by superficial processes
Who is BS EN 839 - Effectiveness against wood destroying basidiomycetes for?
BS EN 839 on effectiveness against wood destroying basidiomycetes is useful for:
- Wooden furniture manufacturers  
- Testing laboratories of wood preservatives
- Quality control personnel  
Why should you use BS EN 839 - Effectiveness against wood destroying basidiomycetes?
The protective effectiveness of a wood preservative test method helps to control wood degradation problems due to fungal rot or decay, sap stain, molds, or wood-destroying insects
BS EN 839 describes the method of testing that gives a basis for the assessment of the preventive action of a wood preservative, when applied as a surface treatment, against wood destroying basidiomycetes.
BS EN 839 specifies a field test method for evaluating the effectiveness of wood preservatives to protect the wood from cracks, stains, decay, insect damage, and other defects that help you manufacture the wood product with quality.
BS EN 839 exemplifies the required test method for evaluating the effectiveness of wood preservatives that help you achieve precision in terms of product functionality. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 839, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality wood products and make sure the products consistently meet and exceed quality expectations.
