Unless noted otherwise we only sell Selects, FAS, FAS1F, or FEQ general guidelines for each are listed below for a detailed summary of what the grading requirements are follow this link to the National Hardwood Lumber Association. FAS – Highest grade 83-1/3% or better clear cuttings. 6” or wider, 8’ and longer in the rough. Some species allow for narrower boards and shorter lengths (Walnut and Cherry for example).FEQ – First European Quality – Roughly equivalent to FASFAS 1F – FAS grading requirements are met on one face or one face and portion of the second. Second side must be #1 Common or better.SELECTS – Selects are 4” and wider and 6’ and longer. Primary face grades FAS reverse side grades #1 common or better.#1 Common – #1 common yields 66-1/3% or better in smaller (than FAS) clear cuttings, 3” and wider and 4’ and longer.#2 Common - #2 Common yields 50% or better in small clear cuttings. Typically used for flooring and production furniture, or where component parts, and the required clear cuttings, are small.** Sapwood is not considered a defect by the NHLA this is important to note when purchasing species such as American Cherry that have a highly contrasting sapwood. We note in the product description the approximate percentage (of one face) that will be sapwood free.
