EN 1316-1:2012

Hardwood round timber - Qualitative classification - Part 1: Oak and beech

This European Standard specifies a qualitative classification and grade designations for felled round timber of oak and beech presented in the form of long poles or logs.
The classifications describe quality classes of round timbers for which the intended use is not known.
The classification applies for the following species: Oaks, Quercus sessiliflora SALISB. (or Quercus petraea LIEBL.), Quercus robur L. (or Quercus pedunculata EHRH.) and Beech (Fagus sylvatica L).

Laub-Rundholz - Qualitäts-Sortierung - Teil 1: Eiche und Buche

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Qualitäts-Sortierung und Kennzeichnung der Klassen für gefälltes Eichen- oder Buchenrundholz in Form von Langholz oder Stammabschnitten fest. Die Sortierung beschreibt Qualitätsklassen für Rundhölzer, deren zukünftige Nutzung nicht bekannt ist. Die Sortierung gilt für folgende Arten: Traubeneiche (Quercus sessiliflora SALISB. oder Quercus petraea LIBL.), Stieleiche (Quercus robur L. oder Quercus pedunculata EHRH) und Buche (Fagus sylvatica L.).

Bois ronds feuillus - Classement qualitatif - Partie 1: Chêne et hêtre

La présente norme Européenne prescrit le classement qualitatif et les appellations des classements des bois
abattus de chêne et de hêtre qui se présentent sous forme de grumes ou billes.
Les classements décrivent des classes de qualité des bois ronds pour lesquelles l’utilisation n’est pas connue.
Le présent classement s’applique pour les espèces suivantes : Chênes, Quercus sessiliflora SALISB. (ou
Quercus petraea LIEBL.), Quercus robur L. (ou Quercus pedunculata EHRH.) et hêtre (Fagus sylvatica L).

Okrogli les listavcev - Razvrščanje po kakovosti - 1. del: Hrast in bukev

Ta evropski standard določa razvrščanje po kakovosti in označbe razreda za posekana okrogla debla hrasta in bukve v obliki dolgega okroglega lesa ali okroglic. Razvrstitev opisuje kakovostne razrede okroglega lesa, za katerega namen uporabe ni znan. Razvrstitev se uporablja za naslednje vrste: hrast, Quercus sessiliflora SALISB. (ali Quercus petraea LIEBL.), Quercus robur L. (ali Quercus pedunculata EHRH.) in bukev (Fagus sylvatica L.).

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Oct-2012
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Apr-2013
• ICS: 79.040 - Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 175 - Round and sawn timber
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 175/WG 4 - Round timber
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 11-Jun-2024
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1316-1:2013 - Hardwood round timber - Qualitative classification - Part 1: Oak and beech

Relations

• Replaces: EN 1316-1:1997 - Hardwood round timber - Qualitative classification - Part 1: Oak and beech
• Effective Date: 24-Oct-2012

Overview

EN 1316-1:2012 - published by CEN - defines a qualitative classification and grade designations for felled hardwood round timber of oak and beech presented as long poles or logs. The standard covers oaks (Quercus sessiliflora / Quercus petraea and Quercus robur / Quercus pedunculata) and beech (Fagus sylvatica). It describes quality classes for round timber when the intended end use is not yet known and supersedes the 1997 edition.

Keywords: EN 1316-1:2012, hardwood round timber, oak and beech, qualitative classification, timber grading.

Key Topics

• Quality classes A, B, C, D - general definitions:
  • A: First quality (butt logs or clear timber with only minor features).
  • B: Average to first quality (knots and common features tolerated).
  • C: Average to low quality (features allowed that do not seriously impair wood).
  • D: Timber usable for sawing but not fitting A–C criteria.
• Grading principles - each pole/log is assessed by dimensions and the presence, size and distribution of features (knots, cracks, shakes, sapwood, rot, spiral grain, eccentric pith, red heart, etc.).
• Quantitative limits - the standard contains tabulated grading rules for oak and beech (minimum lengths and mid-diameter limits under bark, permitted knot sizes/frequencies, allowable crack lengths, limits on growth rate, sapwood thickness, red heart, rot percentages, etc.).
• Measurement methods - grading and measurements are to be performed in accordance with EN 1309-2, EN 1310 and EN 1311.
• Species identification - classification is completed with the Latin species name or an accepted abbreviation (e.g., Q-B for Quercus class B).

Applications

EN 1316-1:2012 is practical for professionals needing consistent, Europe‑wide rules for assessing hardwood round timber quality:

• Sawmills and log buyers - for purchase specifications, sorting and pricing.
• Forest owners and timber harvest contractors - for grading felled oak and beech prior to sale.
• Timber traders and exporters - to specify and verify grade declarations in contracts.
• Quality control and procurement teams - for acceptance criteria and lot grading.
• Engineers, architects and end‑users - when specifying raw log quality for specialized uses where clearwood is required.
• Certification bodies and standardization teams - for conformity assessment and cross‑border trade alignment.

Related Standards

• EN 1316-2 (Hardwood round timber - Qualitative classification - Part 2: Poplar)
• EN 844 series (terminology for round and sawn timber)
• EN 1309-2, EN 1310, EN 1311 (measurement and feature assessment methods)

Using EN 1316-1:2012 ensures consistent round timber grading of oak and beech across CEN member countries, improving transparency in the supply chain and facilitating fair commercial trade.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Laub-Rundholz - Qualitäts-Sortierung - Teil 1: Eiche und BucheBois ronds feuillus - Classement qualitatif - Partie 1: Chêne et hêtreHardwood round timber - Qualitative classification - Part 1: Oak and beech79.040Les, hlodovina in žagan lesWood, sawlogs and sawn timberICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1316-1:2012SIST EN 1316-1:2013en,fr,de01-januar-2013SIST EN 1316-1:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 1316-1
October 2012 ICS 79.040 Supersedes EN 1316-1:1997English Version
Hardwood round timber - Qualitative classification - Part 1: Oak and beech
Bois ronds feuillus - Classement qualitatif - Partie 1: Chêne et hêtre
Laub-Rundholz - Qualitäts-Sortierung - Teil 1: Eiche und Buche This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 August 2012.
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