This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for materials, geometry, strength,
stiffness and durability ascpects (i.e. corrosion protection) of dowel-type fasteners for use in load bearing
timber structures.
Only dowel-type fasteners manufactured from steel are covered by this European Standard. For the purpose
of this standard, dowel-type fasteners for timber structures are taken to be nails, staples, screws, dowels, and
bolts with nuts. Definitions of these items are given in Clause 3. This European Standard specifies also the
evaluation of conformity procedures and includes requirements for marking of these products.
This European Standard does not cover resin coated dowel-type fasteners and fasterners treated with fire
retardants to improve their fire performance. It also does not cover resin coated fasteners.
BS EN 14592:2008 history
0000 BS EN 14592:2022(2023)
1970BS EN 14592:2022 Timber structures - Dowel-type fasteners - Requirements