Unseasoned or seasoned knotty grades
of western red cedar trim boards
Select Knotty*
Knots are sound and tight. Other characteristics
are limited so they do not detract from
the end use intended.
*Typically available commercially
as Select allowing 10%-15% Quality Knotty
in rough or surfaced products.
NLGA 204a
WCLIB 111-e
WWPA N/A
Quality Knotty*
Natural growth characteristics not
limited as stringently as in Select
Knotty. Cross cutting may be required
on some pieces to yield tight knotted
trim boards.
NLGA 204b
WCLIB 111-f
WWPA N/A
Proprietary**
Graded to the manufacturer's specifications
to meet the intended end use. Boards
often represent good value in the no-hole
product range.
**Consult manufacturer's for grade descriptions
and nomenclature
NLGA N/A
WCLIB N/A
WWPA N/A
Standard and Better***
Suitable for exterior construction.
Occassional pieces may require trimming
to yield suitable quality for the intended
end use.
***Typically supplied as S1S2E products.
S4S products may require special ordering.
1NLGA Ð National Lumber Grades Authority
WCLIB ÐWest Coast Lumber Inspection
Bureau
WWPA Ð Western Wood Products Association
NLGA 114a, b,c
WCLIB 118-a, b, c
WWPA 30.50 (118a, b, c)
