- German “Ü” mark
Inspected quality
KVH® structural timber is, first and foremost, subject to the statutory requirements applicable to finger-jointed solid timber: The manufacturer must possess a general qualification certificate (glulam certification), must use adhesives which conform with European standards or national authorizations, and must also have installed a system of continuous internal and external controls and inspections (with the latter including the taking of samples). Compliance with these requirements is documented by the German “Ü” mark.
- Inspection mark KVH®
It should be noted, however, that the KVH® inspection mark is only permitted to be used on structural timber which is monitored by internal and external controls and inspections for compliance with the supplementary requirements. The “Ü” mark and the KVH® inspection mark are proof to owner-builders, developers, architects and designers that they are getting the reliable, inspected and high level of quality needed to realize their building projects.
