




PREMIUM FRAME
TAG: PF (4/4, 5/4)
STENCIL: PF
GRADE ID: (
GRADE NOTES: Used for rustic and distressed furniture, cabinets, moulding and doors.
Cut from the heart of upper grade logs
Structural and appearance grade with scattered sound and unsound defects
YIELD: 80% yield to structurally sound fiber
Unsound defects greater than 1" limited - typically four or less
Sound knots will generally not exceed 1 3/4" in diameter - use good judgement
Cuttings; Intended for full width chops (wane not considered)
LENGTH: 6' and longer
WIDTH: 4" and wider
No more than 5% of pieces will fall below minimum width
COLOR: Sticker stain not accepted
WANE: No greater than 1/12 of the surface measure
OTHER SPECS
PITH: No restriction: Grader discretion
SPLITS: Maximum allowance is twice the surface measure in inches
SIDE BEND: 5/8" max.
BARK STREAKS (open); Maximum allowance is twice the surface measure in inches
Miss and Skip light to moderate only
SHAKE: Not Admitted
SPIKE KNOTS: limited; sound integrity and appearance - grader discretion
PKND (Pin Knot No Defect)