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BEVEL | GRADES

Clear Grades
Clear bevel siding is graded for smooth face use with the exception of Rustic which is graded for saw textured use only.

Grade	Description

Clear V.G. Heart
	This is the highest bevel siding grade. All Clear V.G. Heart grade is sawn vertical grain (edge grain) and is kiln dried. Pieces have a smooth face of decay-resistant heartwood and are free from growth characteristics that affect appearance or performance. Pieces have excellent dimensional stability and hold finishes exceptionally well. Available solid wood or finger-joined. Grading Rule Paragraph NLGA 201a WCLIB 106-aa
A Clear
	This is a fine appearance grade that allows only slightly more growth characteristics than Clear Heart. Pieces are of mixed grain.These mixed grain (vertical and flat) pieces are graded from the surfaced face. Available solid wood or finger-joined. Grading Rule Paragraph NLGA 201b WCLIB 106-a
Rustic
	Rustic grade bevel siding is recommended for use as sidewall covering where the distinctive charm of a rustic saw textured appearance is desired. This grade allows limited characteristics that do not detract from serviceability. Available solid wood or finger-joined. Grading Rule Paragraph NLGA 201d WCLIB N/A
B Clear
	This grade permits slightly more numerous and larger growth characteristics. It is nevertheless highly serviceable and often yields short lengths of fine appearance from longer stock. Grading Rule Paragraph NLGA 201c WCLIB 106-b

Knotty Grades

Grade	Description

Select Knotty
	Knots and other natural features define the visual character of knotty sidings. In Select Knotty grade, knots are sound and tight. Available rough or dressed, kiln-dried or unseasoned and smooth or saw textured. Some companies may supply this grade with knots glued on the reverse face. Shipments of Select Knotty grade siding usually specify a percentage of Quality knotty grade pieces. Grading Rule Paragraph NLGA 205a WCLIB 111-e
Quality Knotty
	In this grade, natural growth characteristics are not limited as stringently as in Select Knotty. Cross cutting may be required on some pieces to yield tight knotted siding. Grading Rule Paragraph NLGA 205b WCLIB 111-f

NLGA - National Lumber Grades Authority
WCLIB - West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

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