A - J  |  K - R  |  S - Z

A grading classification which refers to boards that are of a mixed grain, i.e. includes both flat and vertical grain.

Bevel is produced by resawing lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other. The manufacturing process results in pieces with one face saw textured. The other face is smooth or saw textured depending on the grade and customer preference.

Plywood made from a particularly resilient timber exported from Western Africa with a face veneer commonly known as Okoume.

Available in plain, 4" OC (on-center) and 8" OC, 4" Saw Kerfed, primed or stained

A patterned shiplapped siding that may be applied vertically or diagonally available in 6", 8" or 10" tight knot.

Board that is usually free of knots. Some lower grades of clear lumber will have minimal knots.

These reddish brown stains may appear in several forms. "Diffused" discoloration can result from rain or dew penetration through the finish whereas "rundown" discoloration typically results when water collects on an unfinished surface, such as the back of siding or unprimed ends of boards. Water-based finishes can also dissolve extractives and cause discoloration as a result.

Learn more about extractive bleeding.

Type of tongue and groove siding with a uniform gap where the boards join on the resawn face.

See also:

• Tongue and Groove

Process by which shorter boards are reassembled into longer boards (typically 16' -20 lengths) by permanently bonded, precision fitted joints.

Lumber that is sawn approximately parallel to the annual growth rings so that some or all of the rings form an angle of less than 45% with surface of the board.

See also:

• Mixed Grain
• Vertical Grain

Lumber with a moisture content over 19%

See also:

• Kiln-Dried

(pronounced E - pay) Dark brown wood which will fade to silver over time if left untreated. An oil product with ultraviolet inhibitors should be applied every two or three years to retain the color.

Top

A - J  |  K - R  |  S - Z