4. Regulations

4.1 Standards

Like all buildings, timber constructions must comply with current building standards, not to mention those specifically adapted to their characteristics. In addition to these regulations, wood is also subject to specific standards. Readers are invited to consult the fairly comprehensive, but not exhaustive, list presented in the documentation section of this article.

The most important standards are :

• NF EN 335: Durability of wood and wood-based materials – Classes of use, definitions, application to solid wood and wood-based materials;

• NF EN 350: Durability of wood and wood-based materials – Natural durability of solid wood;

• NF...