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Abstract

Sets out the grade descriptions for use with the softwood products specified in Part 1 of this series. The grades are not intended to indicate a ranking of quality. They are primarily used for appearance products. Grade descriptions are given for pinus species and for other softwoods. Cypress species are covered in AS 1810.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TM-012 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been
determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the
original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest
versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this
Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 20 May 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TM-012:
Australian and New Zealand Timber Preservative Manufacturers Association
Australian Forest Products Association
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Australian Timber Flooring Association
Australian Timber Importers Federation
Building Research Association of New Zealand
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (QLD)
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia
Forest and Wood Products Australia
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia
Master Builders Australia
NATSPEC
New Zealand Timber Industry Federation
New Zealand Timber Preservation Council
New Zealand Wood Processors Association
Responsible Care New Zealand
Scion
Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board
Timber Preservers Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard describes grades for products sawn or milled from softwood.
NOTES:
1 The coverage by this Standard of all softwood species does not imply their availability nor the availability of every grade in any species or species group.
2 Milled timber for window frames, sashes and sills is specified in AS 2047.
3 Timber products milled from cypress species are specified in AS 1810.
4 Timber for furniture components is specified in AS 4785.3.
5 This Standard may be used as a basis for a third party product certification scheme.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 15/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 15/07/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TM-007
Supersedes	DR 98251 AS 1497-1973 AS 1492-1973 AS 1495-1973 AS 1781-1975 AS 1493-1973 DR 98250 AS 1787-1975 AS 1498-1973 AS 1496-1973 AS 1784-1975 AS 1489-1973 AS 1494-1973 AS 1786-1975 AS 2440-1981 AS 1782 to 1787-1975