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BS 5669-5:1993

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Particleboard Code of practice for the selection and application of particleboards for specific purposes

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-05-1998

Superseded by

BS 7916:1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-11-1993

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Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Handling, stacking, storage and conditioning
5. Application of particleboard in domestic flooring
6. Application of particleboard in non-domestic
     flooring
7. Application of particleboard in sheathing
8. Application of particleboard in flat roofing
9. Application of particleboard in pitched roofing
10. Application of particleboards in furniture and
     built-in fitments
Tables
1. Approximate equilibrium moisture content for
     different types of particleboard
2. Selection of particleboard according to category
     for domestic flooring
3. Joist or batten centres
4. Selection of particleboard type for non-domestic
     flooring according to category of use
5. Selection of particleboard for use in flat roofing
     according to category of use
6. Maximum recommended centres of support for particle-
     board in flat roofs
7. Centres of support for particleboard used for
     lining a pitched roof or tiles or slates
8. Selection of particleboards for use in furniture
     or fitments
Figures
1. Stacking of particleboard
2. Positioning of boards over joists
List of references

Covers flooring, sheathing, roofing (both flat and pitched), furniture manufacture and handling and storage of boards.

Committee
B/541
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5669-5(1989), 92/19841 DC, 95/100108 DC & 96/102936 DC. (03/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS EN 309:2005 Particleboards. Definition and classification
BS 5669-3:1992 Particleboard Specification for oriented strand board (OSB)
BS 4965:1991 Specification for decorative laminated plastics sheet veneered boards and panels
BS 5669-4:1989 Particleboard Specification for cement bonded particleboard
BS 6100-4.3:1984 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. Forest products Wood based panel products
BS 6229:1982 Code of practice for flat roofs with continuously supported coverings
BS 5268-6.1(1988) : 1988 STRUCTURAL USE OF TIMBER - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TIMBER FRAME WALLS - DWELLINGS NOT EXCEEDING THREE STOREYS
BS 5669-2:1989 Particleboard Specification for wood chipboard

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