What is BS EN 13489 - Multi-layer parquet elements about?
This European Standard is one of a series of standards about wood flooring and wood panelling and cladding. BS EN 13489 specifies the characteristics of multi-layer parquet elements for internal use as flooring. BS EN 13489 is based upon current dimensional standards used in the industry and other characteristics together with functions that have been verified by test.
Who is BS EN 13489 - Multi-layer parquet elements for?
BS EN 13489 on multi-layer parquet elements in wood floorings is useful for:
- Wood flooring/laminates companies
- Architects
- Interior designers
Why should you use BS EN 13489 - Multi-layer parquet elements?
Multi-layer parquets are a combination of wood and wood materials glued together to achieve higher levels of stability and less movement in the wood.
BS EN 13489 informs you of the commonly used multi-layer parquets in construction and renovation projects. BS EN 13489 guides you on the moisture content, finishing quality and acceptable deviations in the layers of the floorboards. BS EN 13489 also provides you with labelling guidelines that are required of you while commercializing the floorboards.
In conclusion, the guidance given in BS EN 13489 helps you to gain a better understanding of multi-layer parquets. This can help you to incorporate multi-layer parquets more effectively in your construction projects.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13489:2017 supersedes EN 13489:2002. In comparison with EN 13489:2002, the following changes have been made in BS EN 13489:2017:
- Annex C “Typical types and patterns” has been added
- Annex D “Moisture content” has been added
- Annex E “Geometrical characteristics according to EN 13647:2011” has been added
- Some precisions have been added