Grade Information

Prime

Live knots up to 1/2″,  dead pin knots up to 3/8″,  no mineral, no cracks, no sap wood

Classic

Few live knots allowed, dead knots up to 3/4″ filled, no crack and splits allowed, minor sap wood, no end splits

Country

Unlimited live knots, dead knots filled up to 1-1/2″ diameter, or equivalent area, sap wood allowed up to 20% of plank,  mineral, cracks and splits allowed,  no end splits.

Farm House

Extra-rustic grade, hand-carved to enhance the natural open cracks and characteristic aged knots. Open knots and end cracks allowed.