Solid wood panelling and cladding - Characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking

This European Standard defines and specifies the relevant characteristics and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics for solid wood products to be used as panelling and cladding (including siding) for: - wall and ceiling panelling for internal use, - wall and ceiling cladding for external uses. It provides for the evaluation of conformity and the requirements for marking these products. This European Standard does not cover panels intended for use as stiffening elements. This European Standard does not cover suspended ceiling in wood panelling and cladding. This European Standard does not cover the processes for treatment, surface coating or modification. This European standard does not cover products which are produced from laminated layer section. This European Standard covers treated, untreated and surface coated products, including those made of thermally or chemically modified wood, as well as finger jointed and edge glued products. This European Standard covers products in compliance with EN 14519, EN 15146 and EN 14951,and other solid timber products manufactured for use as panelling and cladding