Western Red Cedar Fencing Grades

Product Standard or Grade Description Grading Rule Paragraph1
ARCHITECT CLEAR™

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®

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®

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

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