Laboratory of Wood in Construction
Main activities of the Laboratory include the accredited and non-accredited testing, research, education, publishing and expertise.
ACCREDITATED TESTING
Mechanical and Physical Properties
- Hardness (HRN EN 1534:2010)
- Density (HRN ISO 3131:1999)
- Moisture content by gravimetric method (HRN EN 13183-1:2008)
- moisture content by electrical resistance method (HRN EN 13183-2:2008)
- sampling procedure for conformity assessments (HRN EN 14762:2008)
- Determination of the dimensional and design properties (HRN EN 13647:2011)
Aesthetic features of all types of wooden flooring
Surface properties related to the CE marking of floor elements
- Floor slip resistance testing – pendulum test (HRS CEN/TS 15676:2010)
- Determination of the dimensional stability (HRN EN 1910:2016)
Other surface properties (especially of varnishes) of wooden floors
- Film thickness
- Elasticity
- wear and shock resistance (HRN EN 13696:2010),
- resistance of the surface to chemical agents (HRN EN 13442:2013),
Adhesive Strength (HRN EN 14293:2007) of the adhesive for wooden floor elements
NON-ACCREDITED ACTIVITIES
Research and Development of New Methods
Education
- Seminars for floor layers
- Technical consultations
- joint introduction of factory internal control in the production of floor coverings
Publications – professional editions LDG
Expertise
Photo Gallery
