Select Tight Knot | Alaskan Yellow Cedar
Specifying Select Tight Knot Grade Alaskan Yellow Cedar (AYC) Lumber.
According to the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA), “Select Tight Knot Grade lumber has a lot of personality and is used on siding , interior paneling and virtually any application. The knots and other natural features define the visual character of this grade. In this grade the knots are sound and tight.
Other Available Board Grades
Note: all pictures are meant for a general grade description. If you want to see a more defined grade image, please let us know. We can email you pictures and grade rules.
- cv – Clear Vertical Grain – This is the top quality grade available. Pieces may exhibit a few minor characteristics which do not detract from their high appearance and quality.
- c – C and Better Clear – Most pieces are entirely clear or have only a few unimportant characteristics
- d – D and Better Clear – Clear grains but allowances for medium pitch streaks, limited pin holes, hit and miss skips, two knots approximately 1″ or their equivalent.
- tk – Select Tight Knot – Character and a great price are the marks of STK.
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