BS 5669-5:1993

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Particleboard Code of practice for the selection and application of particleboards for specific purposes

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-05-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-11-1993

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Handling, stacking, storage and conditioning
5. Application of particleboard in domestic flooring
6. Application of particleboard in non-domestic
     flooring
7. Application of particleboard in sheathing
8. Application of particleboard in flat roofing
9. Application of particleboard in pitched roofing
10. Application of particleboards in furniture and
     built-in fitments
Tables
1. Approximate equilibrium moisture content for
     different types of particleboard
2. Selection of particleboard according to category
     for domestic flooring
3. Joist or batten centres
4. Selection of particleboard type for non-domestic
     flooring according to category of use
5. Selection of particleboard for use in flat roofing
     according to category of use
6. Maximum recommended centres of support for particle-
     board in flat roofs
7. Centres of support for particleboard used for
     lining a pitched roof or tiles or slates
8. Selection of particleboards for use in furniture
     or fitments
Figures
1. Stacking of particleboard
2. Positioning of boards over joists
List of references

Covers flooring, sheathing, roofing (both flat and pitched), furniture manufacture and handling and storage of boards.

Committee	B/541
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 5669-5(1989), 92/19841 DC, 95/100108 DC & 96/102936 DC. (03/2007)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	18
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 7916:1998
Supersedes	BS 5669-5:1989

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