APPEARANCE/COLOR: The heartwood is tan or reddish. The sapwood is white to cream, with fine brown lines. Heartwood and sapwood often are sharply demarcated. The color can vary significantly.
CLEAR GRADING RULES: Natural variations in heartwood and sapwood coloration, along with allowable natural wood characters. Will admit the following: Limited small light colored pin knots or bird pecks ¼’’ in diameter, small burls, and thin light brown streaks. The back side will admit: Occasional scant thickness and or waney edge if piece has sufficient bearing of full thickness to support it to the floor.
CHARACTER GRADING RULES: Distinct natural variations in heartwood and sapwood coloration, along with varying natural wood characters and sound knots. Will admit the following: Unlimited open knots and open characters not exceeding 1” in diameter that will fill readily. Unlimited heavy dark streaks, dark spots, bird pecks, pin worm holes, checks, and sapwood. Sapwood may be stained, blotchy or speckled. The back side will admit: Occasional scant thickness and or waney edge if piece has sufficient bearing of full thickness to support it to the floor.
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