GOST 2695-83 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 2695-83 — "Пиломатериалы лиственных пород. Технические условия" (English: Sawn timber of broadleaved species. Specifications). The standard establishes classification, nominal sizes, tolerances, technical requirements, grading, acceptance rules, marking, packing, transportation and storage requirements for sawn timber produced from broadleaved (deciduous) tree species.

Abstract

This interstate (GOST) standard sets uniform technical conditions for sawn timber of broadleaved species intended for general industrial and civil use. It defines product types (edged, one‑sided edged and unedged boards and battens), nominal dimensions and gradation, permissible deviations, moisture classification (dry, wet, antiseptic treated), sorting by grades, and rules for acceptance, testing, marking, packing and storage. The standard does not apply to aviation-grade timber.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (Действует).
• Publication date: Introduced 01 January 1984 (approved 1983, designation 2695-83).
• Publisher: Interstate (USSR-era) standards body — Госстандарт / Межгосударственный стандарт (MGS). Current records maintained in national standards registries.
• ICS / categories: Wood processing and timber products — ICS/OKS area around 79.040 (timber and wood products). Classification K21 / OKS 79.040 appears in registry entries.
• Edition / version: Original designation 2695-83 (in force from 01.01.1984); consolidated/updated texts and amendments recorded (examples: amendments in 1985, 1988; later consolidated publications noted). A later reissue/updated publication entry is recorded (2007 consolidated edition in some catalogs).
• Number of pages: 12 pages (typical published text length in standards catalogs).

Scope

Applies to sawn timber produced from broadleaved (deciduous) species intended for use in the national economy (construction, furniture, joinery and other industries). Establishes allowable nominal lengths, widths and thicknesses (with gradations by species group), dimensional tolerances referenced to a 20% moisture basis, categories by moisture condition (dry ≤22% and wet >22%), requirements for steaming of certain species (for example beech), antiseptic treatment options and seasonal production notes. The standard explicitly excludes aviation timber.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of sawn timber types: edged, one‑sided edged, unedged, boards and battens; terminology per related GOSTs.
• Nominal dimensions and gradations: length ranges (hard broadleaved species 0.5–6.5 m with 0.10 m steps; soft broadleaved/ birch 0.5–2.0 m with 0.10 m steps and 2.0–6.5 m with 0.25 m steps), standard thicknesses and widths.
• Permissible deviations (tolerances) for length, width and thickness; dimensional basis at 20% moisture and shrinkage corrections when moisture differs.
• Moisture classes and allowable humidity: dry (≤22 %) and wet (>22 %), and rules for manufacture and delivery seasons.
• Grading by quality (typically three grades) with defect limits, face requirements and redistribution rules relative to other grading systems.
• Treatment options: steaming requirements for certain species (e.g., beech), and antiseptic treatment per referenced standards.
• Acceptance, sampling and test methods, marking, packaging, transportation and storage rules.

Typical use and users

Used by sawmills and timber producers, quality and conformity assessors, procurement specialists, product designers and engineers in wood products and construction, exporters/importers and customs authorities, woodworking and furniture manufacturers, and standards librarians. It serves as the regulatory basis for specifying and checking sawn broadleaved timber for commercial and industrial use.

Related standards

Commonly referenced and related normative documents include (examples from the standard’s normative references): GOST 18288 (terms and definitions), GOST 2140-81, GOST 6782.2-75 (shrinkage), GOST 10950 (antiseptic treatment), GOST 24454-80 (concerning softwood sizes) and several regional/interstate documents (СТ СЭВ series) cited in the text. The standard originally replaced GOST 2695-71. Users typically consult complementary standards for test methods, moisture measurement and treatments.

Keywords

GOST 2695-83; sawn timber; broadleaved species; hardwood lumber; dimensions; tolerances; moisture content; grading; packing; marking; timber standards.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: An interstate (GOST) technical specification that defines requirements for sawn timber made from broadleaved (deciduous) tree species — including sizes, tolerances, grades, moisture classes and handling rules.

Q: What does it cover?

A: Product types (edged, one‑sided edged, unedged boards and battens), nominal dimensions and gradation, permissible deviations, moisture classification (dry/wet), grading rules, treatment (steaming, antiseptics), acceptance, testing, marking, packing, transport and storage. It does not cover aviation timber.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Sawmills, timber traders, furniture and joinery manufacturers, civil/construction engineers, quality inspectors and conformity bodies, customs and export/import specialists.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Catalogs and standards registries list GOST 2695-83 as active (in force) with recorded amendments; it replaced GOST 2695-71. National authorities may maintain consolidated or updated texts — users should check their national standards body for the authoritative current text before legal or contractual use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the group of GOSTs regulating timber and wood products (OKS/ICS 79.040 area) and is cross-referenced with related standards on terminology, dimensions, shrinkage, antiseptic treatment and test methods. It is commonly used alongside standards for softwood sawn timber and measurement/test standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Sawn timber, broadleaved species, hardwood, dimensions, grades, moisture content, tolerances, GOST 2695-83.