| Grade |
Description |
Grading Rule Paragraph
|
| Kiln dried clear grades
of western red cedar trim boards graded
as finish lumber. Typically available
as S4S or S1S2E products. |
| Clear Heart |
 |
The highest grade. Includes only pieces
with heartwood on the exposed face.
Many pieces completely clear, others
have minor imperfections that do not
detract from their fine appearance.
|
NLGA 200a WCLIB
102-b |
| A Clear* |
 |
Permits somewhat more
imperfections than Clear Heart but the
grade is still restricted to pieces
with excellent appearance.
*Common specifications are A and
Better and A and Better with a percentage
of B Grade allowed. |
NLGA 200b WCLIB 102-c
|
| B Clear |
 |
Permits slightly larger
and more numerous characteristics than
A grade but occassional pieces may require
trimming to yield high grade pieces
in shorter lengths. Most often supplied
as a percentage with A grade. |
NLGA 200c WCLIB 102-d
|
| C and Better Clear
|
 |
High quality lumber for
use where appearance is important.In
addition to interior and exterior trim,
lumber of this grade is used for cabinetry,
doors, windows and similar applications.
|
NLGA 202b, c
WCLIB 149-b, c
WWPA 10.11, 12
|
| D Clear |
 |
This grade permits larger
and more numerous natural characteristics
and is used where general utility is
more important than appearance.
1 NLGA - National Lumber Grades Authority
WCLIB - West Coast Lumber Inspection
Bureau
WWPA - Western Wood Products Association
|
NLGA 202d
WCLIB 149-b, c
WWPA 10.13
|
