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TRIM BOARDS

CHOICES TO SUIT YOUR STYLE

Western Red Cedar trim boards are available in a variety of grades and textures to complement the style you have envisioned. Clear boards have a limited number of natural characteristics and are specified when "clean", fine appearance of the highest quality is desired. They are available kiln dried or unseasoned. Knotty boards present a more rustic appearance and may be specified seasoned or unseasoned. Texture options of rough, surfaced one side, two edges and surfaced on four sides further enhance your design flexibility.


KILN DRIED CLEAR GRADES OF WESTERN RED CEDAR TRIM BOARDS GRADES AS FINISH LUMBER. TYPICALLY AVAILABLE AS S4S OR SIS2E PRODUCTS.

Grade: CLEAR HEART

Description

The highest grade. Includes only pieces with heartwood on the exposed face. Many pieces completely clear, others have minor imperfections that do not detract from their fine appearance.

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NLGA 200a
WCLIB 102-b


Grade: A CLEAR

Description

Permits somewhat more imperfections than Clear Heart but the grade is still restricted to pieces with excellent appearance. Typically sold with a percentage of B grade (NLGA 200c/WCLIB 102-d).

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NLGA 200b
WCLIB 102-c


UNSEASONED CLEAR GRADES OF WESTERN RED CLEAR TRIM BOARDS. TYPICALLY AVAILABLE AS ROUGH OR SIS2E PRODUCTS.

Grade: C AND BETTER CLEAR

Description

High quality lumber for use where appearance is important. In addition to interior and exterior trim, lumber of this grade is used for cabinetry, doors, windows and similar applications.

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NLGA 202b, c
WCLIB 149-b, c
WWPA 10.11, 12


Grade: D CLEAR

Description

This grade permits larger and more numerous natural characteristics and is used where general utility is more important than appearance.

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NLGA 202d
WCLIB 149-b, c
WWPA 10.13


UNSEASONED OR SEASONED KNOTTY GRADES OF WESTERN RED CLEAR TRIM BOARDS.

Grade: SELECT KNOTTY*

Description

Knots are sound and tight. Other characteristics are limited so they do not detract from the end use intended. Typically sold with a percentage of Quality Knotty grade (NLGA 204b/WCLIB 111-f).

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NLGA 204a
WCLIB 111-e


Grade: PROPRIETARY

Description

Graded to the manufacturer's specifications to meet the intended end use. Boards often represent good value in the no-hole product range. Consult manufacturers for grade descriptions and nomenclature.

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NLGA N/A
WCLIB N/A

1 NLGA – National Lumber Grades Authority
WCLIB – West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau
WWPA – Western Wood Products Association


Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
General Information: wrcla@wrcla.org
Toll Free: 1-866-778-9096

Administration
1501-700 West Pender Street
Pender Place 1, Business Building
Vancouver B.C.
Canada V6C 1G8
Telephone: 604-684-0266
Fax: 604-687-4930




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