I.S. EN 942:2007
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TIMBER IN JOINERY - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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English
01-01-2007
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Basic principles
4.1 Appearance classes
4.2 Species
4.3 Density
4.4 Growth rings
4.5 Surface quality
4.6 Moisture content
4.7 Finger-jointing, butt-jointing, edge-jointing and
laminating
5 Classification of features
5.1 General
5.2 Knots and knot clusters
5.2.1 Types
5.2.2 Size
5.2.3 Distribution
6 Remedial work
6.1 Plugs and fillers
6.2 Requirements
Annex A (normative) Measurement of dimensions of finished
pieces
Annex B (informative) Guide to moisture content in joinery
Annex C (informative) Guide to specifying timber in joinery
C.1 information to be supplied
C.2 Identifying characteristics, techniques or remedies
and their acceptability with visible surfaces
Annex D (informative) The selection of timber species for use
in joinery
D.1 General
D.2 Aesthetic criteria
D.3 Commercial criteria
D.4 Mechanical criteria
D.5 Durability criteria
D.6 Serviceability criteria
D.7 Workability criteria
Bibliography
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