TS EN 844-1

TS EN 844-1 is a terminology standard for the general terms used for round and sawn timber. Standards of this kind help ensure that the same technical words are understood consistently in timber trade, specifications, and professional communication, especially across the main forms of wood products covered by the subject area.

General technical scope

The standard contains general terms relating to sawn timber and the definitions of those terms. Taken together with the title, this shows that the document is concerned with shared vocabulary for round timber and sawn timber, rather than with grading rules, mechanical performance, or processing methods. In terminology standards, the core value is clarity: defining how a term is used so that users can describe materials in a uniform way.

Why the distinction matters

Round timber refers to wood in a more natural, minimally processed form, such as logs, while sawn timber is wood that has been cut into defined dimensions and shapes. Distinguishing these categories matters in purchasing, inventory control, product description, and technical documentation. Clear definitions reduce ambiguity when the same resource moves from forest raw material to processed timber products.

This TSE listing represents an edition equivalent to EN 844-1:1995 and is withdrawn. It is therefore best understood as a vocabulary reference for the timber sector, especially for interpreting older technical documents and product descriptions.