| 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
|
