Appalachian Species & Grades

Red Oak – #1 Common is the high end of mid-grade lumber and is graded from the worst face for clear two face cuttings to maximize yields. Each board yield a minimum of 66-2/3% clear face cuttings with minimum cutting sizes of 3” x 3’ or 4” x 2’. We grade after drying and surfacing, and against all natural drying or surfacing defects (pin knot no defect). We grade after drying and surfacing, and against all natural drying or surfacing defects (pin knot no defect).