This essential handbook for lumber manufacturers offers a comprehensive guide to the grading and classification of lumber products according to industry standards. With detailed descriptions of grading principles, methodologies, and best practices, the book provides a valuable resource for anyone involved in the lumber industry, from producers and distributors to architects, builders, and homeowners. With its practical, user-friendly approach and authoritative industry expertise, the book stands as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the complex world of lumber grading. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.