BS 1186-3:1990

This Part of BS 1186 specifies requirements for the timber species, moisture content, classification and quality. It also specifies requirements for the workmanship involved in fixing wood trim.

This Part of BS 1186 applies to wood trim of solid timber or of laminated, finger jointed and edge jointed wood trim that is suitable for use without any decorative finish or with an opaque or non-opaque finish. Reference is made to end trimming which may be necessary at the time of fixing the wood trim, and to making good which may be necessary at the time of decoration.

Appendix A, Appendix D, Appendix E and Appendix F give information and recommendations on the specifying of timber for wood trim, moisture content, typical profiles and making good at the time of decoration respectively.

Appendix B and Appendix C indicate species of softwood and hardwood and their suitability for use as wood trim.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Requirements for the species, moisture content, classification, quality and workmanship of fixings.