EN 13353:2008/FprA1

Solid wood panels (SWP) Requirements

This European Standard specifies requirements for solid wood panels as defined in EN 12775 for use in dry, humid and exterior conditions as defined in service classes 1, 2 and 3 of EN 1995-1-1

Massivholzplatten (SWP) - Anforderungen

Bois panneautés - Exigences

Masivne lesne plošče (SWP) - Zahteve

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• 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: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 28-Feb-2011
• Due Date: 18-Nov-2011
• Completion Date: 28-Feb-2011
• 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
• Mandate: M/113 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on wood based panels
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13353:2009/kFprA1:2010 - Solid wood panels (SWP) Requirements

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 13353:2008+A1:2011 - Solid wood panels (SWP) - Requirements
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 13353:2008 - Solid wood panels (SWP) - Requirements
• Effective Date: 06-Mar-2010

Overview

EN 13353:2008/FprA1 is a European Standard developed by the Committee for Standardization (CEN) under Technical Committee CEN/TC 112. It specifies detailed requirements for solid wood panels (SWP), a category of wood-based panels defined in EN 12775. This standard addresses the manufacturing, performance, and service criteria for solid wood panels with a maximum thickness of 80 mm. The panels are intended for use across diverse environmental conditions, including dry, humid, and exterior exposures, corresponding to service classes 1, 2, and 3 in EN 1995-1-1.

This amendment aims to refine and clarify requirements related to technical specifications such as normative references and testing procedures, particularly concerning panel creep performance. EN 13353:2008/FprA1 plays a crucial role in harmonizing quality and safety benchmarks for solid wood panels across Europe.

Key Topics

• Scope and Definitions

  • Applies to solid wood panels up to 80 mm thickness.
  • Panels must meet performance requirements for service classes 1 (dry), 2 (humid), and 3 (exterior) as per EN 1995-1-1.
  • Builds upon fundamental definitions articulated in EN 12775 for solid wood panels.

• Normative References and Testing

  • References EN 15416-3:2007 for testing creep performance, replacing former standards to ensure updated measurement protocols.
  • Includes stipulations on glue line thickness for creep tests (0.1 mm) to standardize test conditions.

• Material and Performance Requirements

  • Establishes criteria for mechanical properties and dimensional stability aligned with service class exposures.
  • Addresses durability aspects crucial for exterior and humid environment applications.

• Amendment Highlights

  • Clarification on maximum panel thickness.
  • Updated normative references to enhance test accuracy and reliability.

Applications

EN 13353:2008/FprA1 applies across a wide range of industries and construction projects utilizing solid wood panels, offering critical guidance to manufacturers, suppliers, architects, and engineers:

• Building and Construction
  Solid wood panels conforming to this standard are used for flooring, wall panels, cladding, and load-bearing components in structures exposed to varying environmental conditions. Compliance guarantees performance under stress and environmental factors.

• Furniture Manufacturing
  Ensures the mechanical integrity and durability of solid wood panels used in furniture fabrication, particularly for products exposed to humidity or outdoor use.

• Wood Product Certification
  Facilitates conformity assessment processes and supports product certification schemes by providing uniform testing and quality benchmarks.

• Sustainable Material Selection
  Supports the use of natural wood materials in eco-friendly and sustainable construction through standardized performance criteria.

Related Standards

To achieve comprehensive compliance and integrate with broader engineering practices, EN 13353:2008/FprA1 should be considered alongside the following related standards:

• EN 12775 – Defines solid wood panels and provides foundational terminology and classification.
• EN 1995-1-1 – Eurocode 5: Design of timber structures, detailing service classes for environmental exposure.
• EN 15416-3:2007 – Specifies methods for evaluating creep behavior and other mechanical properties of wood-based panels.
• ENV 1156 – Former standard for creep testing, referenced in historic context.

By following EN 13353:2008/FprA1, stakeholders ensure that solid wood panels used in diverse conditions meet consistent and verifiable quality standards, enhancing safety, durability, and performance across construction and manufacturing sectors.

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Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Solid wood panels (SWP) Requirements
Massivholzplatten (SWP) - Anforderungen
Bois panneautés - Exigences
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79.060.99 'UXJHOHVQHSORãþH Other wood-based panels
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 13353:2008
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
September 2010
ICS 79.060.99
English Version
Solid wood panels (SWP) Requirements
Bois panneautés - Exigences Massivholzplatten (SWP) - Anforderungen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 112.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13353:2008. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

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Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without not
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