EN 635-3: 1995 (confirmed 2014)
Softwoods
Part 3 of this standard tabulates the size of allowable natural characteristics and manufacturing defects for each of the appearance classes listed in Part 1. It does not apply to overlaid panels.
Comparison: APA veneer grades referencing US PS 1-19 and EN 635-3 surface appearance grades
US PS 1-19 |
EN 635-3 (Softwood) |
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N A B C plugged C D |
E I I/II II/III III IV |
This is a simplified interpretation of the grading rules based on the appearance of the surface veneers. Equivalents cannot be exactly compared as two different sets of grading rules apply.