STANDARD FRAME
TAG: SF (4/4, 5/4)
STENCIL: SF
GRADE ID:
GRADE NOTES: Allows larger defects than Premium Frame
Structural and appearance grade with scattered sound and unsound defects
Used in knotty cabinet applications and panels
YIELD: 66 2/3% yield to structurally sound cuttings
MINIMUM CUTTINGS: 4" x 2'
5/4 allows a higher frequency of larger, unsound defects than 4/4.
LENGTH: 6' and longer
WIDTH: 4" and wider: Less than 4" to be pulled into F narrow
No more than 5% of pieces will fall below minimum width
COLOR: No restrictions
WANE: Accepts moderate wane; Grader discretion
OTHER SPECS
PITH: No restriction: Grader discretion
SPLITS: Allowed if not to affect the minimum yield and structural integrity of the piece
SIDE BEND: Moderate side bend allowance, Grader discretion
MISS & SHAKE: Accepts heavy miss and light shake
SPIKE KNOTS: 2 or 3 large unsound spike knots admitted
PKND (Pin Knot No Defect)