Key Terms (the grading information listed below is directed towards local softwoods such as Douglas Fir and Red or Yellow Cedar)

Vertical Grain / Edge Grain.

The grain runs perpendicular to the board face, creating a uniform pattern on either face.VG can also be on a 45 degree angle, which is preferred in some situations. Any less of an angle is considered Mixed Grain or Flat Sawn.

Sizes 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, etc.

Measurements are in 1/4 inch increments.
For example: 1/4 = 1/4", 2/4 = 1/2", 8/4 = 2"

NOTE: Our tally's are net, not green. This means that you are not paying for green 8/4 that comes out of the kiln shrunk to 7/4. We resaw our material 1/4 inch oversized, which gives you a full dimension 8/4 after being kiln dried. So, when you pay for 8/4, you get 8/4.

C' Select

Allows for some defects (like knots) and pitch pockets.
#2 Clear
Some of the nicest VG Fir that you will see. #2 CLR is free of knots but still allows for a small amount of pitch pockets.

10-15% *
allows 10-15% of order to include this percentage of next grade down.

KD
Kiln dried. Our VG Fir moisture content is between 10 and 12%. For more arid climates, a moisture content of 8-10% can be made if requested.

Mixed Grain / Flat Grain / Flat Sawn.
The grain runs parallel to the board face, which often creates an erratic pattern.
S2S, S3S, and S4S.

Surfaced number of Sides.
For example: S2S is planed on both faces, and S4S is planed on both faces and both edges.