Western Species & Grades

Northwest Hardwoods Alder Rustic grade is designed for distressed furniture and cabinetry applications. Alder – Rustic yields 75% structurally sound fiber, with minimum cutting size of 3” x 2’. Black knots limited to 1” diameter in the cutting area. We grade after drying and surfacing, and against all natural drying or surfacing defects (pin knot no defect).