Western Red Cedar Fencing Grades
| Product Standard or Grade | Description | Grading Rule Paragraph1 |
| ARCHITECT CLEAR™ |
|  | Intended for applications
where the finest appearance
is desired. Posts are manufactured
to a strict standard
which restricts all natural
characteristics that may detract
from the fine appearance. | WRCLA Product Standard |
| ARCHITECT KNOTTY® |
|  | Specified when knotty
posts of the best quality are
desired. The standard requires
sound and tight
knots, prohibits wane and holes,
and limits heart centers. Other
characteristics are limited
so as not to detract
from the appearance. | WRCLA Product Standard |
| CUSTOM KNOTTY® |
|  | Combines good looks and
budgetary value for the costconscious
builder. The standard
does not permit holes and limits
heart centers.Wan and unsound
knots are highly restricted. | WRCLA Product Standard |
| STANDARD AND BETTER |
|  | Commonly used for general
fence construction where structural
characteristics are more
important than appearance.
This grade permits a range of
characteristics that meet the
service requirements for fencing. | | 4" | 6" | NLGA 122 b,c | 131 a,b,c | | WCLIB 122 b,c | 131 a,b,c | | WWPA 40.11.12 | | |
1NLGA – National Lumber Grades Authority
WCLIB – West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau
WWPA - Western Wood Products Association