![]() ![]() This grade refers specifically to teak, generally equal to or even better than FAS grade and the highest grade available free from sapwood, bee holes and loose knots.Īlder Superior is our most flexible alder grade with the highest yield. Grades designed for specific cutting and appearance attributes. Some pin knots are allowed with no dead knots.Ĭharacter marked hardwoods shall admit any kind, number or distribution of the following characteristics incident to tree growth heartwood, sapwood, knots, burls, swirls or other fiber irregularities, bird pecks, holes or grooves, knots not exceeding 3" in diameter and color streaks or spots, and light stain, but the cuttings shall not admit decay, loose knots, excessive pith, shake, or split. There are little to no machine defects such as planer chatter or hit and miss. There are little to no natural defects such as worm holes or reverse fiber on either face. It is often referred to as Cabinet grade because of its adaptability to the standard sizes of kitchen cabinet doors in the USA. NHLA grade which must be 67% clear on both faces of the board. Selects are associated with the northern regions of the USA and are frequently shipped with FAS grade lumber. It is virtually the same grade as F1F except for the minimum board size required, typically too short and narrow to be F1F for FAS. Grade that has FAS quality on the good side and No. The better face must meet all FAS requirements, while the poor face must meet the requirements of Number 1 Common grade, thus ensuring the buyer of at least one FAS face. Provides user with long, clear cuts and is best used for high quality furniture, interior joinery and solid wood mouldings. Clearness is measured in large rectangular areas called cuttings and it is graded on the best face, however both faces of the board must meet the minimum requirement for FAS. Generally the highest NHLA grade available and it must be 83%-100% clear-wood cuttings. There are many criteria and restrictions, including number of cuttings, size of cuttings, and size of lumber. The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) has set a standard grading scale. Term that defines the quality of the wood. For short clear cuttings - such as face frames and furniture parts. Short and narrow boards are usually clear.Ĥ" and wider, 4'-7' long. ![]() Better side grades FAS, reverse side grades No. 1 Common or Sound.Ĥ" and wider, 6' and longer. Similar to FAS 1 Face & Better except that the minimum allowable board size is 4" and wider, 6' and longer. Subject to the same grading rule as FAS except that the board is graded from the better side and back side must grade at least No. Most boards are 6" and wider, 8' and longer. (Exception: Walnut is 5" and wider, 6' and longer.) Rough FAS lumber is graded from the board's poorer side Hardwood's best grade yields about 85-90% clear cuttings. ![]()
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