BS 1187:1959

This standard BS 1187:1959 Specification for wood blocks for floors is classified in these ICS categories:

• 79.080 Semi-manufactures of timber

This British Standard relates the hardwood and softwood blocks excluding end grain blocks for laying on level concrete or other types of rigid level bases, and specifies the minimum requirements for dimensions, grade descriptions, and methods of manufacture. It includes an Appendix taken from the Forest Products Research Laboratory Bulletin No. 40, “Timbers for flooring”, giving a list of suitable timbers for manufacture of wood blocks for different applications.

Hardwood and softwood blocks (excluding end grain blocks) for laying on rigid level bases. Dimensions, grade descriptions, manufacture. List of timbers appended.