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.
