#2 and Better Grade | Douglas Fir
Specifying #2 and Better Grade Douglas Fir (DF) Lumber.
According to the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA), “#2 and Better Grade lumber … #2 Post and Timbers are used in all general construction, designed for many uses where serviceability is important. Characteristics may include – seasoning checks; grain: medium; knots: sound, not firm fixed, unsound knots are limited to 1/2 the size of other knots; pitch streaks, shake, skip, stain, torn grain and wane.
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.
Available Board Grades
- cv – Clear Vertical Grain – This is the top quality grade available.
- d – D & Better – Appearance grade for paneling applications.
- sd – Select Deck
Available Timber Grades
- ss – Select Structural – Timberframes and post and beam buildings can have great looks too.
- 1 – #1 and Better – A great grade for applications where appeareance and strength are both important.
- 2 – #2 and Better
- See other available grades…