EN 14298:2004
(Main)Sawn timber - Assessment of drying quality
General Information
- Abstract
This document defines a method of assessment of drying quality. It applies to a lot of dried sawn timber, a lot of dried planed timber and a lot of dried sawn timber surfaced by other means. It applies to both softwood and hardwood with a thickness not greater than 100 mm.
The quality of drying is expressed in terms of target and average moisture content of the lot as well as defining the moisture content variation between individual pieces expressed as allowable upper and lower limits.
An option for specifying the degree of case-hardening is included.
NOTE 1 Other features related to drying, e.g. checking, distortions, stain, etc., are specified in documents for visual grading of sawn timber or in product specifications and are not covered by this document.
NOTE 2 In the following the term "sawn timber" is used for all dried timber covered by this the scope.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 02-Nov-2004
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 175 - Round and sawn timber
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 175/WG 2 - Sawn timber
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 25-Oct-2017
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 22-Jul-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 844-4:1997 - Round and sawn timber - Terminology - Part 4: Terms relating to moisture content - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 844-3:1995 - Round and sawn timber - Terminology - Part 3: General terms relating to sawn timber - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 844-12:2000 - Round and sawn timber - Terminology - Part 12: Additional terms and general index - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14298:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Sawn timber - Assessment of drying quality". This standard covers: This document defines a method of assessment of drying quality. It applies to a lot of dried sawn timber, a lot of dried planed timber and a lot of dried sawn timber surfaced by other means. It applies to both softwood and hardwood with a thickness not greater than 100 mm. The quality of drying is expressed in terms of target and average moisture content of the lot as well as defining the moisture content variation between individual pieces expressed as allowable upper and lower limits. An option for specifying the degree of case-hardening is included. NOTE 1 Other features related to drying, e.g. checking, distortions, stain, etc., are specified in documents for visual grading of sawn timber or in product specifications and are not covered by this document. NOTE 2 In the following the term "sawn timber" is used for all dried timber covered by this the scope.
This document defines a method of assessment of drying quality. It applies to a lot of dried sawn timber, a lot of dried planed timber and a lot of dried sawn timber surfaced by other means. It applies to both softwood and hardwood with a thickness not greater than 100 mm. The quality of drying is expressed in terms of target and average moisture content of the lot as well as defining the moisture content variation between individual pieces expressed as allowable upper and lower limits. An option for specifying the degree of case-hardening is included. NOTE 1 Other features related to drying, e.g. checking, distortions, stain, etc., are specified in documents for visual grading of sawn timber or in product specifications and are not covered by this document. NOTE 2 In the following the term "sawn timber" is used for all dried timber covered by this the scope.
EN 14298:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 79.040 - Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14298:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14298:2017, EN 13183-2:2002, EN 1438:1998, EN 844-4:1997, EN 844-3:1995, CEN/TS 12169:2008, CEN/TS 14464:2010, EN 13183-1:2002, EN 844-12:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Žagani les – Ocenjevanje kakovosti sušenjaSchnittholz - Ermittlung der TrocknungsqualitätBois scié - Estimation de la qualité du séchageSawn timber - Assessment of drying quality79.040Les, hlodovina in žagan lesWood, sawlogs and sawn timberICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14298:2004SIST EN 14298:2005en01-januar-2005SIST EN 14298:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14298November 2004ICS 79.040 English versionSawn timber - Assessment of drying qualityBois scié - Estimation de la qualité du séchageSchnittholz - Ermittlung der TrocknungsqualitätThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 September 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14298:2004: ESIST EN 14298:2005
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