EN 13017-2:2000

Solid wood panels - Classification by surface appearance - Part 2: Hardwood

This European Standard specifies general requirements and appearance classes for both single layer and multi-layer solid wood panels, the latter with a minimum thickness of the outer layers of 3,5 mm, manufactured from hardwood species.

Massivholzplatten - Klassifizierung nach dem Aussehen der Oberfläche - Teil 2: Laubholz

Diese Europäische Norm legt für einschichtige und mehrschichtige Massivholzplatten, die aus Laubhölzern erzeugt wurden, die allgemeinen Anforderungen sowie die Erscheinungs-Klassen fest.

Bois panneautés - Classification selon l'aspect des faces -Partie 2: Bois feuillus

La présente norme européenne prescrit les exigences générales et les classes d'aspect des bois panneautés à une couche et multicouches, ces derniers ayant des couches extérieures d'épaisseur au moins égale à 3,5 mm, fabriqués à partir d'essences feuillues.

Masivne lesne plošče – Razvrstitev po izgledu površin – 2.del: Listavci

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-Nov-2000
• ICS: 79.060.99 - Other wood-based panels
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 112 - Woodbased panels
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 112/WG 9 - Solid wood panels
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2025
• Completion Date: 02-Dec-2025
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13017-2:2004 - Solid wood panels - Classification by surface appearance - Part 2: Hardwood

Overview

EN 13017-2:2000 is a European standard established by CEN that defines the classification of solid wood panels made from hardwood species based on their surface appearance. This standard addresses both single-layer and multi-layer solid wood panels, with a focus on panels where the outer layers have a minimum thickness of 3.5 mm. By specifying general requirements and appearance classes, EN 13017-2:2000 provides a consistent framework for manufacturers, suppliers, and users to assess and communicate the quality and aesthetics of hardwood solid wood panels.

Key Topics

• Classification by Surface Appearance: Defines criteria for evaluating the visible surface characteristics of hardwood solid wood panels, ensuring uniformity in quality and visual expectations.
• Panel Types: Applies to both single-layer solid wood panels and multi-layer panels with outer layers at least 3.5 mm thick.
• Hardwood Species: Covers a wide range of hardwood species, emphasizing the importance of species-specific characteristics in appearance classification.
• General Requirements: Establishes minimum quality standards that solid wood panels must meet in terms of surface finish and durability.
• Appearance Classes: Categorizes panels into classes based on their surface quality, aiding selection and specification for different applications.

Applications

• Furniture Manufacturing: Ensures consistent quality and appearance of hardwood panels used for furniture components such as tabletops, cabinet doors, and shelving.
• Interior Design and Joinery: Facilitates the selection of hardwood panels with appropriate surface aesthetics for high-quality finishes in interior elements like wall panels and staircases.
• Construction and Building Materials: Supports architects and builders in specifying wood panels that meet visual and structural expectations in visible applications.
• Wood Product Distribution: Helps suppliers classify and market hardwood solid wood panels according to standardized appearance criteria, improving customer confidence.
• Quality Control: Provides a reference for inspection and quality assurance processes in manufacturing and procurement of hardwood panels.

Related Standards

• EN 13017-1: Covers classification of softwood solid wood panels by surface appearance, serving complementary guidance for softwood species.
• EN 309: Particleboards - Specifications and test methods for related wood-based panels used in conjunction with solid wood products.
• EN 13986: Wood-based panels for use in construction - Essential requirements and testing which complement appearance classification with functional performance criteria.
• ISO 16869: International standard for visual grading of hardwood timber, which aligns with surface appearance evaluations in solid wood panels.

Adhering to EN 13017-2:2000 ensures that hardwood solid wood panels meet consistent quality benchmarks, facilitating clear communication between manufacturers, suppliers, and end users, and enhancing the reliability of hardwood panel products in various industrial and commercial applications.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.VWDYFLMassivholzplatten - Klassifizierung nach dem Aussehen der Oberfläche - Teil 2: LaubholzBois panneautés - Classification selon l'aspect des faces -Partie 2: Bois feuillusSolid wood panels - Classification by surface app
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