Dear James: I went out to buy some lumber for some home projects. I was overwhelmed by the different kinds of lumber. Dear Bobbi: Lumber is more than just a tree cut up into boards. There are many ...
The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) does not test lumber or establish design values. SFPA markets lumber products and helps users understand Southern Pine grading rules and design values. ...
This is a basic overview of reasons for grading lumber, measurement of boards, and NHLA lumber grading rules. Limited practice of grading sample boards. We will discuss how log quality affects lumber ...