EN 1438:1998
(Main)Symbols for timber and wood-based products
Symbols for timber and wood-based products
This standard defines a wide range of symbols for use in documents covering solid timber and all wood-based materials. Clause 5 follows the layout of ISO 3898. All the symbols are presented as letter types in alphabetical order.
Symbole für Holz und Holzwerkstoffe
Diese Norm definiert zahlreiche Symbole betreffend Vollholz und Holzwerkstoffe für die Verwendung im Schrifttum. Abschnitt 5 richtet sich nach dem Aufbau von ISO 3898. Alle Symbole werden in alphabetischer Reihenfolge als Buchstaben aufgeführt.
Symboles pour le bois et les produits à base de bois
La présente norme définit un ensemble complet de symboles pour les normes se rapportant au bois massif ainsi qu'à tous les produits à base de bois. L'article 5 suit la présentation de l'ISO 3898. Tous les symboles sont présentés comme lettres types par ordre alphabétique.
Simboli za les in lesne proizvode
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Aug-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Feb-1999
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 175 - Round and sawn timber
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 175 - Round and sawn timber
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 11-Jun-2024
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 1438:1998 - Symbols for timber and wood-based products is a CEN standard that defines a comprehensive set of symbols and character types for use in technical documents, labelling and drawings covering solid timber and all wood‑based materials. The standard presents symbols as letter types in alphabetical order and aligns Clause 5 with the layout conventions of ISO 3898, promoting consistent presentation across documents. National adoptions (for example, SIST EN 1438:2003) reflect its use in member countries.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and applicability: Symbols cover solid timber and a wide range of wood‑based products used in documentation, specification and marking.
- Symbol format: All symbols are provided as standardized letter‑type characters and arranged alphabetically for easy reference.
- Layout conformity: Clause 5 follows the layout of ISO 3898, ensuring compatibility with existing international symbol presentation practices.
- Document consistency: The standard supports uniform representation of material types, processing states and other product identifiers in technical drawings and written specifications.
- Multilingual presentation: Titles and references are provided in multiple languages to aid international use (as seen in national publications).
Note: EN 1438 defines the symbols and presentation rules; it does not replace product performance or classification standards.
Practical applications
- Creating consistent technical drawings, specification sheets and material schedules for construction, joinery and furniture design.
- Standardizing product labels, catalogs and documentation used by manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of timber and wood‑based panels.
- Improving clarity in procurement documents where precise identification of wood materials is required.
- Supporting communication between architects, engineers, contractors and timber product manufacturers by using agreed symbol conventions.
Who uses this standard
- Timber and wood‑based materials manufacturers and product developers
- Architects and structural engineers preparing design drawings and bills of materials
- Contractors, joiners and millworkers working with specified timber products
- Procurement and quality teams preparing purchase specifications and inspection documentation
- Technical writers and technical illustrators preparing manuals, data sheets and CAD libraries
Related standards
- ISO 3898 - referenced for layout conventions used in Clause 5 of EN 1438.
- National adoptions (example: SIST EN 1438:2003) provide localized publications and translations.
Keywords: EN 1438, symbols for timber, timber symbols, wood‑based products, ISO 3898, CEN standard, timber documentation, wood product labelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1438:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Symbols for timber and wood-based products". This standard covers: This standard defines a wide range of symbols for use in documents covering solid timber and all wood-based materials. Clause 5 follows the layout of ISO 3898. All the symbols are presented as letter types in alphabetical order.
This standard defines a wide range of symbols for use in documents covering solid timber and all wood-based materials. Clause 5 follows the layout of ISO 3898. All the symbols are presented as letter types in alphabetical order.
EN 1438:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.075 - Character symbols; 79.040 - Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1438:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Simboli za les in lesne proizvodeSymbole für Holz und HolzwerkstoffeSymboles pour le bois et les produits a base de boisSymbols for timber and wood-based products79.040Les, hlodovina in žagan lesWood, sawlogs and sawn timber01.075Simboli za znakeCharacter symbolsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14
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기사 제목: EN 1438:1998 - 목재 및 목재 기반 제품을 위한 기호 기사 내용: 이 기준은 고체 목재와 목재 기반 재료를 다루는 문서에 사용되는 다양한 기호를 정의합니다. 5조는 ISO 3898의 레이아웃을 따릅니다. 모든 기호는 알파벳 순서로 문자 유형으로 표시됩니다.
記事タイトル：EN 1438:1998- 木材および木材ベース製品の記号 記事内容：この規格は、ソリッドな木材と木材ベースの材料に関連する文書で使用されるためのさまざまな記号を定義しています。5節はISO 3898のレイアウトに従っています。すべての記号は、文字の種類としてアルファベット順に表示されます。
記事のタイトル: EN 1438:1998 - 木材および木質ベース製品のシンボル 記事の内容: この規格は、ソリッドウッドおよび木質ベースの材料をカバーする文書で使用するためのさまざまなシンボルを定義しています。5項はISO 3898のレイアウトに従っています。すべてのシンボルはアルファベット順で文字の種類として示されます。
The article discusses the standard EN 1438:1998, which provides symbols for timber and wood-based products. This standard covers solid timber as well as various wood-based materials. The symbols are presented in alphabetical order, following the layout of ISO 3898.
기사 제목: EN 1438:1998 - 목재 및 목재 기반 제품용 기호 기사 내용: 이 표준은 고형 목재와 목재 기반 재료를 다루는 문서에 사용할 수 있는 다양한 기호를 정의합니다. 5절은 ISO 3898의 구성을 따릅니다. 모든 기호는 알파벳순으로 문자 유형으로 제시됩니다.
The article discusses the standard EN 1438:1998, which provides symbols for timber and wood-based products. These symbols can be used in various documents that pertain to solid timber and wood-based materials. The symbols are presented in alphabetical order, following the layout of ISO 3898.
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