TS EN 13986

TS EN 13986 is the standard that identifies the key characteristics of wood-based panels used in construction, the test methods used to determine those characteristics, and the framework for conformity assessment and marking. In building applications, wood-based panels are differentiated by performance rather than by name alone: load-bearing ability, dimensional stability, surface condition, moisture response, and intended use all matter when selecting a panel product.

Technical framework for construction panels

The standard covers unfaced, overlaid, veneered, or coated wood-based panels. In practical terms, this means the panel is considered together with its surface treatment, because facings and coatings can influence how the product performs in service. Wood-based panels include families such as plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, and related panel products, and their suitability in construction depends on the balance between mechanical properties and behaviour under environmental exposure.

Conformity assessment and marking

A major function of the standard is to link product characteristics with appropriate test methods, conformity assessment, and marking. From a general technical point of view, this gives manufacturers and specifiers a common basis for describing the product and checking whether it matches the declared performance. For wood-based products, parameters such as strength, swelling, bonding quality, moisture-related behaviour, and service-class suitability are central to reliable building use.

• The standard defines wood-based panels intended for construction use.
• It specifies appropriate test methods for determining relevant characteristics.
• Its scope includes unfaced, overlaid, veneered, and coated panels.
• Conformity assessment and marking are part of the standard’s technical structure.
• This listing refers to TS EN 13986, which is marked as withdrawn.