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BS 8417:2024 Preservation of wood - Code of practice
Publication Year
2024
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Presents best practice and recommendations for the protection against biodeterioration of wood. Details the criteria for assessing the need for protection based on use classes, likelihood and consequences of failure and natural durability of wood. Provides the specifying requirements for treatment of wood, and considers different types of preservative treatments available. Also details sampling and testing procedures.
Document History
Supersedes BS 8417:2011+A1:2014. Came into effect 31 March 2011. See Foreword for relationship with other publications, including: BS EN 335, BS EN 351-1, and BS EN 599-1, and contractual and legal considerations.
ISBN
9780539228427
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