BOS 174: 2006

The preservative treatment of timber – Specification

This standard covers the classification of timber preservatives, hazard conditions for timber, the solvents used for timber preservatives, the preparation of timber for treatment, the various timber processes and the use of preservative treated timber in Southern Africa. Recommendations relating to the handling and safety of preservative treated timber are also given. This specification does not cover treatment with fire retardants.

Pages: 20

CurrentStage: 60.60

ICS: 79.040