BS EN 1927-1:2008

This standard BS EN 1927-1:2008 Qualitative classification of softwood round timber is classified in these ICS categories:

• 79.040 Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber

This European Standard specifies the qualitative classification for the roundwood of spruces (Picea spp) and firs (Abies spp). The classification is made either using Clauses 4 and 5 or using Annex A. Clauses 4 and 5 describe the qualitative classification of round timber for which the intended use is unknown. Informative Annex A gives a list of characteristics which serves as a guideline for contracts describing qualities for round timber of spruces and firs where the intended use is known.