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BS 7916:1998
BSI 1998
Amendments issued since publication
Amd. No. Date Text affected
Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 References 1
3 Definitions 1
4 Handling, stacking, storage and conditioning of boards and safety
considerations 2
5 Selection and application of particleboard, oriented strand board (OSB)
and cement bonded particleboard 5
6 Application of boards in non-domestic flooring 9
7 Application of boards in sheathing 11
8 Application of boards in flat roofing 11
9 Application of boards in pitched roofing 14
10 Application of boards in furniture and built-in fitments 14
11 Selection and use of wood fibreboards 16
12 Grades 16
13 Selection of material 16
Annex A (informative) Nearest fit comparison between British Standard board
designations and European Standard designations 20
Annex B (informative) Determination of punching shear (concentrated load) 22
Bibliography 24
Figure 1 Ð Stacking of boards 3
Figure 2 Ð Positioning of boards over joists 8
Figure B.1 Ð Layout of punching shear test rig 23
Table 1 Ð Approximate equilibrium moisture content for different types of
board 4
Table 2 Ð Types and grades of particleboard, OSB and cement bonded
particleboard 5
Table 3 Ð Selection of boards according to category for domestic flooring 6
Table 4 Ð Joist or batten centres 6
Table 5 Ð Selection of materials for non-domestic flooring according to
category of use 10
Table 6 Ð Selection of materials for use in flat roofing according to category
of use 12
Table 7 Ð Maximum recommended centres of support for materials used in
flat roofs 13
Table 8 Ð Centres of support for materials used for lining a pitched roof of
tiles or slates 14
Table 9 Ð Selection of material for use in furniture or fitments 15
Table 10 Ð Types and grades of wet and dry process wood fibreboard 17
Table 11 Ð Guidance on the use of wood fibreboards in construction 18
Table A.1 Ð Particleboard 20
Table A.2 Ð Oriented strand board 20
Table A.3 Ð Cement bonded particleboard 20
Table A.4 Ð Wood fibreboards 21
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Foreword
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to
24, an inside back cover and a back cover.
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1 Scope
This British Standard gives recommendations for the 3.3
storage, handling, selection and application of the cement bonded particleboard4)
fibreboards, particleboards1), oriented strand boards sheet material manufactured under pressure, based
(OSB) and cement bonded particleboards defined on wood or other vegetable particles bound with
and specified in the following standards: BS EN 316, hydraulic cement and possibly containing additives
BS EN 622-1, -2, -3, -4 and -5, BS EN 309, 3.4
BS EN 312-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, -6 and -7, BS EN 300, wood fibreboard5)
BS EN 633 and BS EN 634-1 and -2. panel material with a thickness of 1,5 mm and
NOTE The guidance given on the selection and use of greater, manufactured from lignocellulosic fibres
fibreboards is restricted to construction uses. with application of heat and/or pressure. The bond is
derived from either:
Ð the felting of the fibres and their inherent
2 Normative References adhesive properties; or
The following normative documents contain Ð from a synthetic binder added to the fibres.
provisions which, through reference in this text, Other additives may be included
constitute provisions of this British Standard. For 3.5 wet process fibreboards5)
dated references, subsequent amendments to, or fibreboards having a fibre moisture content of more
revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. than 20 % at the stage of forming. The following
For undated references, the latest edition of the types are differentiated, according to their density:
publication referred to applies. 3.5.1
softboards5)
3 Terms and definitions (density < 400 kg/m3)
For the purposes of this British Standard, the these fibreboards have thermal and acoustic
properties. They can be given additional properties,
following terms and definitions apply. e.g. fire retardance, moisture resistance
3.1 3.5.2
particleboard2) medium boards5)
panel material manufactured under pressure and (density $ 400 kg/m3 < 900 kg/m3)
heat from particles of wood (wood flakes, chips, Ð low density medium boards
shavings, sawdust, wafers, strands and similar) (400 kg/m3 < 560 kg/m3)
and/or other lignocellulosic material in particle form Ð high density medium boards
(flax shives, hemp shives, bagasse fragments and (560 kg/m3 < 900 kg/m3)
similar) with the addition of an adhesive they can be given additional properties, e.g. fire
retardance, moisture resistance
3.2 3.5.3
oriented strand board (OSB)3) hardboards5)
multi-layered board made from strands of wood of a (density $ 900 kg/m3)
predetermined shape and thickness together with a they can be given additional properties, e.g. fire
binder. The strands in the external layers are aligned retardance, moisture resistance, resistance against
and parallel to the board length or width; the strands biological attack, workability (e.g. mouldability)
in the centre layer or layers may be randomly 3.6
oriented, or aligned, generally at right angles to the dry process fibreboards (MDF)5)
strands of the external layers fibreboards having a fibre moisture content of less
than 20 % at the forming stage, and having a density
of $ 600 kg/m3.
So-called ªmedium density fibreboardsº (MDF) are
produced with a synthetic adhesive under heat and
pressure.
They can be given additional properties, e.g. fire
retardance, moisture resistance, resistance against
biological attack
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3.7 3.15
major axis3) biological hazard class 27)
direction in the plane of the board in which the situation in which the wood or wood-based product
bending properties have the higher values is under cover and fully protected from the weather
but where high environmental humidity can lead to
3.8 occasional but not persistent wetting
minor axis3) 3.16
direction in the plane of the board at right angles to biological hazard class 37)
the major axis situation in which the wood or wood-based product
3.9 is not covered and not in contact with the ground. It
is either continually exposed to the weather or is
dry conditions6) protected from the weather but subject to frequent
conditions (defined in terms of service class 1 of wetting
ENV 1995-1-1 for load-bearing boards) characterized 3.17
by a moisture content of the material corresponding biological hazard class 47)
to a temperature of 20 ÊC and a relative humidity of situation in which the wood or wood-based product
the surrounding air exceeding 65 % only for a few is in contact with the ground or fresh water and thus
weeks per year. Boards of this type are suitable for is permanently exposed to wetting
use only in biological hazard class 1 of EN 335-3 3.18
3.10 damp proof membrane
humid conditions6) layer or sheet of material within a floor or similar
construction, or vertically within a wall, to prevent
conditions (defined in terms of service class 2 of passage of moisture
ENV 1995-1-1 for load-bearing boards) characterized
3.19
by a moisture content of the material corresponding
vapour control layer
to a temperature of 20 ÊC and a relative humidity of
layer of material restricting the transmission of
the surrounding air exceeding 85 % only for a few vapour
weeks per year. Boards of this type are suitable for
use only in biological hazard classes 1 and 2 of
EN 335-3 4 Handling, stacking, storage and
3.11
conditioning of boards and safety
exterior conditions6)
considerations
4.1 General
weathering conditions, liquid water or water vapour
The recommendations given in 4.2 to 4.5 are
in a damp but ventilated location. Boards of this type fundamental to avoid damage, distortion, or
are suitable for use in biological hazard degradation of boards during transit or storage and it
classes 1, 2 and 3 of EN 335-3. (Defined in terms of is essential that they are followed.
service class 3 of ENV 1995-1-1 for load bearing 4.2 Transport and delivery
boards.) Boards should be adequately protected by a
3.12 waterproof covering during all transportation. It is
general purpose use6) particularly important that the edges are well
covered.
all non-load bearing applications, e.g. furniture and The edges of boards should be fully protected so as
fitments to prevent damage by lashings or other banding.
3.13 Boards should be loaded so as to avoid distortion in
load-bearing use6) transit (see 4.4). Details of board type and quantity
should accompany each delivery.
use in a load-bearing construction, i.e. an organized
assembly of connected parts designed to provide 4.3 Handling
mechanical resistance and stability to the works The most vulnerable parts of the boards are their
edges and corners. Even if the boards are to be
(see BS 5268-2 or DD ENV 1995-1-1 and/or further trimmed before use, they should be carefully
performance standards) handled and, if necessary, edges and corners should
3.14 be additionally protected on site. This particularly
biological hazard class 17) applies to profiled boards such as tongued and
grooved flooring. When handling boards it is
situation in which the wood or wood-based product essential to avoid any contamination of the surface
is under cover, fully protected from the weather and likely to cause permanent damage or have an
not exposed to wetting adverse effect on subsequent finishing or finishes.
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4.4 Stacking Where boards are banded, the bands should be cut
Boards should be stacked flat, off the ground, and as soon as practicable after delivery to prevent them
on a level surface with all four edges flush. Stacking from permanently deforming the boards, which may
on edge should be avoided wherever possible. The expand due to moisture absorption.
ideal base is a close-boarded or slatted pallet. If this Where space only permits edge stacking, the edges
is not possible the board should be carefully stacked should not be permitted to come into direct contact
level on battens of equal thickness separated from with the floor (see Figure 1b). The haphazard leaning
each other by not more than 600 mm (see Figure 1a). of boards against walls should always be
The top of the pile should be covered with some discouraged. Where boards with a thickness of 6 mm
kind of protective board to prevent warping of the or less are being stacked it is recommended that
topmost board. Intermediate bearers are support be provided for the entire area of the board
recommended every 10 to 15 boards and it is by placing a thicker board (at least 18 mm) at the
essential that the bearers are placed directly above base of the pile (see Figure 1c).
those below. The ends of the battens should be
equidistant from the long edges of the stack and
parallel to the ends. Overhang of the boards at the
edges and ends of the stack should not
exceed 150 mm at any point.
a) Correct and incorrect method of storing boards on battens. b) Correct method of edge stacking.
c) Correct method of supporting and stacking boards with a d) Example of providing temporary protection
thickness of 6 mm or less. (tarpaulin cover).
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5.2 Grades
Table 2 shows the types and grades of
particleboards, OSB and cement bonded
particleboards specified in the BS ENs referred to in
this standard.
Table 2 Ð Types and grades of particleboard, OSB and cement bonded particleboard
Board type Grade References
Particleboard
General purpose (for use in dry conditions) P2 BS EN 312-2
Boards for interior fitments (including furniture) (for use in dry conditions) P3 BS EN 312-3
Load bearing (for use in dry conditions) P4 BS EN 312-4
Load bearing (for use in humid conditions) P5 BS EN 312-5
Heavy duty load bearing (for use in dry conditions) P6 BS EN 312-6
Heavy duty load bearing (for use in humid conditions) P7 BS EN 312-7
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5.3.2 Hard body impact resistance Pre-cast concrete floors should have a level flat
It is essential that materials used in domestic surface. If deviations occur a levelling screed may be
flooring have adequate impact resistance. When required.
tested in accordance with BS EN 1128, in both the In all cases where boards are used over in situ
jointed or un-jointed mode, all the materials listed concrete floor construction, a damp proof membrane
in 5.3.1a), b) and c) should have a resistance to hard (DPM) should be positioned over the slab to protect
body impact of not less than 500 mm drop height. the floor deck from residual moisture.
NOTE Hard body impact resistance does not form part of the NOTE 1 A DPM above the slab may not be necessary if there is a
specification of any of these materials. Verification of compliance DPM below the slab and the slab moisture content has been
with this property should therefore be obtained from the supplier. determined as being below 5 %. With polymer modified concrete
and screeds, the guidelines of drying times of one month for
5.3.3 Design each 25 mm of slab thickness cannot be relied on. Even if the
surface appears dry, moisture can still be retained inside the
5.3.3.1 Boards on continuous support concrete or screed.
Material for boards on continuous support should be NOTE 2 Although pre-cast concrete floors are essentially dry,
selected from those listed in 5.3.1. The thickness of protection with a vapour control layer (on all floor levels) is
boards used for this application is related to the needed to protect against residual moisture resulting from
construction or exposure to weather.
stiffness and compressive strength of the continuous
underlay. Special care should be taken to ensure that boards
are laid in a dry condition after all wet site
5.3.3.2 Boards on joists or battens operations such as plastering have been completed.
The joist or batten spacings given in Table 4 are In dry construction, e.g. timber frame, the overlay
maximum values for a uniformly distributed load floor should only be installed as a working platform
of 1.5 kN/m2.9) once the building is watertight. After laying, the floor
5.4 Laying and fixing should be protected from dirt and moisture. Any
factory applied protective layer should be retained in
5.4.1 Boards on continuous support place for as long as possible.
Before laying a continuously supported floating floor, A moisture and vapour control layer providing a
it is essential that the subfloor is adequately resistance to water vapour permeability of at
prepared. Surface regularity should be class SR2 or least 200 MN´s/g e.g. a minimum thickness of 250 mm
better to BS 8204-1, i.e. maximum 5 mm deviation (1000 gauge) should be laid above the insulation
from under a 3 m straight edge. Particular attention layer and should be upturned by at least 38 mm
should be paid to movement joints and to screed and around perimeter walls. Any joints in the sheet
bay junctions so as to avoid undulations and other should be lapped by at least 150 mm and the joints
surface irregularities. taped with a vapour resistant tape.
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Proprietary composite floor panels with pre-bonded 5.4.3 Positioning and fixing boards over joists
plastics insulation of not less than 25 mm have a and battens
relatively high vapour resistance, and it is therefore It is essential that square-edged boards are supported
acceptable to locate the vapour control layer continuously along all edges. This is best achieved
beneath the insulation. for particleboards and for cement-bonded
Joints along the shorter edges should be staggered. particleboards by positioning them with their longer
It is essential that all tongued and grooved joints are edges butt-jointed on the centreline of a joist or
glued. batten and supporting the short edges by noggings or
counter-battens (see Figure 2a).
5.4.2 Boards on a self-supporting floating floor
Tongued and grooved boards should be laid with
(with battens)
their longer edges across the supports. It is essential
Timber battens should be preservatively treated in that the joints between the shorter edges are
accordance with BS 5589. Battens should have a supported along the centreline of a joist or batten.
moisture content not exceeding 20 %. Where battens To avoid the need for additional support the joist
have been treated with a water-borne preservative centres used may need to be less than those given in
they should be re-dried to a moisture content not Table 4 to accommodate the actual board
exceeding 20 %. dimensions. Support under the long edges of tongued
Battens should not be less than 47 mm wide and the and grooved boards between correctly spaced joists
depth should be greater than the insulation thickness is not required.
to allow for shrinkage of the batten resulting from For both square edged and tongued and grooved
drying to its equilibrium moisture content. Battens OSB it is essential that they are laid with their long
should be placed at appropriate centres edges across the joists (see Figure 2b) since they are
(see 5.3.3.2). stronger parallel to the major axis (see 3.7).
Before laying the battens, the sub-floor should be Additionally, for square edged OSB, it is essential
adequately prepared, and moisture conditions that the long edges are supported by noggings
satisfied, as described in 5.4.1. Any gaps beneath the (not shown in Figure 2b).
battens caused by unevenness in the sub-structure When using all types of either square edged or
should be packed with a durable material tongued and grooved boards, joints along the shorter
(e.g. preservatively treated timber, tempered edges should be staggered and the board length
hardboard, dry mix sand and cement mortar). should generally be not less than two joist spacings.
Flooring systems designed for acoustic performance It is essential that edges around the perimeter of the
may utilize resilient materials. floor are continuously supported, either on joists or
A moisture and vapour control layer providing a noggings.
resistance of at least 200 MN´s/g e.g. a minimum
thickness of 250 mm (minimum 1000 gauge) should be
laid above the battens and insulation layer and
should be upturned by at least 38 mm around
perimeter walls. Any joints in the sheet should be
lapped by at least 150 mm and the joints taped with a
vapour resistant tape.
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Table 6 Ð Selection of materials for use in flat roofing according to category of use
Roof types Particleboard OSB Cement bonded
particleboard
Warm deck
a) Flat roofs to buildings where the roof insulation
occurs above the supporting deck and the thermal
design is such that it substantially eliminates the
possibility of condensation within the roof P5, P7 OSB/3, OSB/4
b) Flat roofs to buildings where the roof insulation
occurs above the supporting deck but the thermal
design does not eliminate the possibility of
condensation or where occupancy conditions are Should not be Should not be
likely to lead to high levels of humidity used used Suitable for all
Cold deck roof types
c) Flat roofs to small garages and other similar OSB/2, OSB/3,
unoccupied small buildings without a ceiling P5, P7 OSB/4
d) Flat roofs to buildings where the insulation
occurs below the supporting deck and adequate
through ventilation of the void between the
insulation and the deck is provided, where a vapour
check at ceiling level is installed and where high
humidity conditions are not likely to occur P5, P7 OSB/3, OSB/4
NOTE The different occupancy of compartments under a common roof should be taken into account in determining the humidity to
be used in the assessment. For example, where there is adequate cross ventilation between compartments, the occupancy humidity
should be obtained by assessing that prevailing in each compartment in proportion to the roof areas of the compartments.
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Table 7 Ð Maximum recommended centres of support for materials used in flat roofs
Dimensions in millimetres
Application Board Particleboarda OSBa Cement
thickness bonded
Types P5 and Type OSB/2 Type OSB/3, particleboarda
P7 OSB/4
a) Roofs of small garages and
similar buildings (without access
except for maintenance) 11 to 12 Ð Ð 400 Ð
15 to 16 450 450 610 400
18 to 19 610 610 610 610
b) Roofs over habitable areas
where access is provided
(in addition to maintenance and
repair) 15 to 16 Ð Ð 450 450
18 to 19 Ð Ð 610 450
22 610 Ð 610 610
c) Roofs over habitable areas
where no access is provided
(other than that necessary for
maintenance and repair) 11 to 12 Ð Ð 450 300
15 to 16 Ð Ð 610 450
18 to 19 450 Ð 610 450
22 610 Ð 610 610
a ªÐº indicates ªnot suitableº.
NOTE 1 Spans relating to use may alternatively be determined by design using the appropriate characteristic values given in
prEN 12369 and modification factors in respect of load duration, strength and deflection given in DD ENV 1995-1-1.
NOTE 2 While it is accepted that the imposed loads in applications a) and c) are similar, site experience has shown that the thickness
quoted for garage and similar buildings provides an adequate construction in these lower risk situations.
NOTE 3 To avoid the need for additional support, the joist centres used may need to be less than those given above to accommodate
the actual board dimensions.
8.3.3 Positioning boards over joists When fixing boards to a steel supporting framework,
Boards should be positioned as recommended self-tapping screws of not less than 4 mm diameter
in 5.4.3. should be used. The screw point should extend at
least 13 mm below the underside of the steel
8.3.4 Fixing support.
Boards should normally be fixed directly to the Provision should be made for possible expansion of
supporting structure by nailing at 100 mm centres. the boards by allowing a gap between the edges of
The lengths of the nails should be at least 2.5 3 the the boards and the perimeter wall or other abutment.
board thickness. Boards should be fastened firmly to A gap should be provided at the rate of 2 mm per
the supporting structure. The wind uplift resistance metre run. A perimeter gap of minimum width 10 mm
of fastenings should be checked where relevant. Flat should be used.
headed annular grooved nails (3 mm in diameter)
In addition, for square edged boards, a gap of 3 mm
and screws have superior holding power and should
should be left around the perimeter of each board.
be used in preference to plain shank nails. Unless
power nailing is used, cement bonded particleboards
greater than 12 mm thickness should be pre-drilled
before nailing, or, alternatively, where screws are
used, they should be inserted through pre-drilled and
countersunk clearance holes.
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Table 8 Ð Centres of support for materials used for lining a pitched roof of tiles or slates
Dimensions in millimetres
Thickness Particleboard types P5 and P7 OSB/3, OSB/4 Cement bonded particleboard
8 to 9 Ð 610a 300
11 to 12 400 450 450
15 to 16 450 610 500
18 to 19 610 610 610
a Suitable only where roof coverings (e.g. slates and tiles) are independently supported on battens, secured to counter battens. In all
other cases, roof coverings may be attached directly to the board.
NOTE 1 Spans relating to the use of types P5 and P7 should be determined by design using the appropriate modification factors in
respect of load durations, strength and deflection given in DD ENV 1995-1-1.
NOTE 2 Where boards form part of a composite construction, the figures may vary in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
NOTE 3 To avoid the need for additional support, the joist centres used may need to be less than those given above to accommodate
the actual board dimensions.
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Table 10 Ð Types and grades of wet and dry process wood fibreboard
Board type Grade References
Softboard
General purpose (for use in dry conditions) SB
General purpose (for use in humid conditions) SB.H
General purpose (for use in exterior conditions) SB.E BS EN 622-4
Load bearing (for use in dry conditions) SB.LS
Load bearing (for use in humid conditions) SB.HLSb
Low density medium board
General purpose (for use in dry conditions) MBL
General purpose (for use in humid conditions) MBL.H BS EN 622-3
General purpose (for use in exterior conditions) MBL.E
High density mediumboard
General purpose (for use in dry conditions) MBH
General purpose (for use in humid conditions) MBH.H
General purpose (for use in exterior conditions) MBH.E
Load bearing (for use in dry conditions) MBH.LA1 BS EN 622-3
Heavy duty load bearing (for use in dry conditions) MBH.LA2
Load bearing (for use in humid conditions) MBH.HLS1b
Heavy duty load bearing (for use in humid conditions) MBH.HLS2b
Hardboard
General purpose (for use in dry conditions) HB
General purpose (for use in humid conditions) HB.H
General purpose (for use in exterior conditions) HB.E BS EN 622-2
Load bearing (for use in dry conditions) HB.LA
Load bearing (for use in humid conditions) HB.HLA1
Heavy duty load bearing (for use in humid conditions) HB.HLA2
Medium density fibreboard (MDF)
General purpose (for use in dry conditions) MDF
General purpose (for use in humid conditions) MDF.H (option 1)a
MDF.H (option 2)a
Load bearing (for use in dry conditions) MDF.LA BS EN 622-5
Load bearing (for use in humid conditions) MDF.HLS (option 1)ab
MDF.HLS (option 2)ab
a Two options are available:
Ð option 1 boards are suitable for interior humid conditions only;
Ð option 2 boards are suitable for use uncoated in environments falling under biological hazard classes 1 and 2 of BS EN 335-3.
For exterior applications, only MDF.H and MDF.HLS (option 2) boards should be used. Unless the inherent and/or conferred properties
of the board are adequate, it would be necessary to complement an option 2 board with an appropriate exterior coating system prior to
using it in a biological hazard class 3 environment (see 3.14 to 3.17).
Manufacturer's guidance should be sought on the use and protection of option 2 boards.
b These boards are restricted under humid conditions to instantaneous or short periods of loading.
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a) Test rig
b) Support plate
All dimensions are in millimetres
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BS EN 320:1993, Fibreboards Ð Determination of resistance to axial withdrawal of screws.
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BS 7916:1998
BS EN 335-1:1992, Hazard classes of wood and wood based products against biological attack Ð Classification
and hazard classes.
BS EN 335-3:1996, Hazard classes of wood and wood based products against biological attack Ð Application to
wood-based panels.
BS EN 622-1:1997, Fibreboards Ð Specifications Ð General requirements.
BS EN 622-2:1997, Fibreboards Ð Specifications Ð Requirements for hardboards.
BS EN 622-3:1997, Fibreboards Ð Specifications Ð Requirements for medium boards.
BS EN 622-4:1997, Fibreboards Ð Specifications Ð Requirements for softboards.
BS EN 622-5:1997, Fibreboards Ð Specifications Ð Requirements for dry process boards (MDF).
BS EN 633:1994, Cement-bonded particleboards Ð Definition and classification.
BS EN 634-1:1995, Cement-bonded particleboards Ð Specifications Ð General requirements.
BS EN 634-2:1997, Cement-bonded particleboards Ð Specifications Ð Requirements for OPC bonded
particleboards for use in dry, humid and exterior conditions.
BS EN 1128:1996, Cement-bonded particleboards Ð Determination of hard body impact resistance.
DD ENV 1995-1-1:1994, Eurocode 5 Ð Design of timber structures Ð General rules and rules for buildings.
prEN 12369, Wood-based panels Ð Characteristic values for established products.
prEN 1195, Timber structures Ð The testing of structural floor decking.
prEN 12869-2, Wood based panels Ð Structural floor decking on joists Ð Part 2 Ð Performance requirements.
ISO 3340, Fibre building boards Ð Determination of sand content.
Other documents
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Office, London.
[2] Platform floors: technical guidance. PSA MOB 01-707, published by the Property Services Agency, 198111).
[3] Specification for road and bridge works, published by the Department of the Environment12).
11) Obtainable from Schall Property Services (Publications group), 3rd floor, The Lansdowne Building, Lansdowne Road, Croydon, Surrey
CRO 2BX.
12) Obtainable from The Stationery Office, 49 High Holborn, London WC1V 6HB.
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