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EN 13986 is the harmonised European standard for 'wood-based panels for use in construction'. The standard works to define relevant characteristics and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics, for application in the following conditions: internal use as structural components…

The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) came into force on 1st July 2013 and since this date, all wood-based products intended for permanent use in regulated construction work are to be covered by a Harmonised European Standard. They are also required to…

A request we commonly receive is that for a panel with a 1 hour or ½ hr fire rating. 30 or 60mins relates to the concept of Fire Resistance and typically relates to the ability of an elevation or door…

Please note: Under EN 622-2, ‘General Purpose’ refers to products suitable for ‘use in non load-bearing applications’. Hanson Plywood's stocks of Hardboard are suitable for HB - General purpose boards for use in dry conditions.

Please note: Under EN 622-5, ‘General Purpose’ refers to products suitable for ‘use in non load-bearing applications’.

Hanson Birch Quick Reference Guide (Typical values collated from Polish and Finnish production standards). Please note that all of the grades below are sanded with the exception of C grade.