Clear bevel siding is graded for
smooth face use with the exception
of Rustic which is graded for saw
textured use only.
Grade
Description
Grading Rule Paragraph
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
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
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
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.
NLGA 201c
WCLIB 106-b
Knotty Grades of Western Red Cedar Bevel
Siding
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.
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.
1NLGA - National Lumber Grades Authority
WCLIB - West Coast Lumber Inspection
Bureau
