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This European Standard sets out provisions regarding the performance characteristics of structural laminated veneer lumber (LVL) for use in buildings and bridges and non-structural laminated veneer lumber for internal and external applications in construction. It also lays down procedures for Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance of laminated veneer lumber. This European Standard covers laminated veneer lumber - made of at least five veneers having a maximum veneer thickness of 6 mm; - which may comprise crossband veneers; - which may comprise veneers made from different species; - being preservative treated or untreated against biological attack or treated to improve the reaction to fire. This European Standard defines provisions for bonding strength and durability of bonding strength in dry, humid and exterior conditions. It covers structural LVL to be used in all conditions and non-structural LVL to be used in the respective conditions for which bonding strength tests have been performed. This European Standard defines strength classes for structural laminated veneer lumber.