Wood Technology Official British Standard

BS 5756:2007+A2:2017

Comprehensive British Standard for wood technology, covering specifications, testing, and quality assurance. Ensure compliance and best practices for wood-based products.

Comprehensive Wood Technology Standard

BS 5756:2007+A2:2017 is the essential British Standard for wood technology, providing detailed specifications, testing methods, and quality assurance guidelines for a wide range of wood-based products. This standard is a must-have resource for manufacturers, suppliers, and professionals working in the wood industry, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations and best practices.

Key Features and Benefits

Comprehensive Scope

  • Covers a broad spectrum of wood technology, including grading, strength, and performance requirements
  • Applicable to a variety of wood-based materials, such as structural timber, engineered wood products, and wood-based panels
  • Ensures consistent quality and safety across the wood industry

Compliance and Regulatory Alignment

  • Aligns with the latest industry regulations and standards, including updates from 2017
  • Helps manufacturers and suppliers demonstrate compliance with legal and industry requirements
  • Supports the development of high-quality, safe, and reliable wood-based products

Detailed Technical Specifications

  • Provides comprehensive guidelines for testing, evaluation, and classification of wood-based materials
  • Covers a wide range of properties, including strength, stiffness, moisture content, and dimensional stability
  • Ensures consistent and reliable performance of wood-based products

Quality Assurance and Traceability

  • Establishes clear quality control and inspection procedures for wood-based products
  • Supports the development of robust quality management systems
  • Enhances traceability and accountability throughout the wood supply chain

Ensure Compliance and Best Practices

BS 5756:2007+A2:2017 is an essential resource for anyone involved in the wood industry, from manufacturers and suppliers to architects, engineers, and construction professionals. By adhering to the standards and guidelines outlined in this document, you can ensure that your wood-based products meet the highest levels of quality, safety, and performance, while also demonstrating compliance with the latest industry regulations.

Whether you're producing structural timber, engineered wood products, or wood-based panels, this British Standard is a valuable tool for optimizing your operations, enhancing product quality, and building trust with your customers. Invest in BS 5756:2007+A2:2017 today and take your wood technology expertise to the next level.

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Wood Technology
BSI Group
978 0 580 98171 5
Specification Details
  • Visual strength grading of temperate hardwood
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