Grading
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading at the sawmill
Grading Discrepancies (Hardwood Flooring)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
Summary
Grading discrepancies in hardwood flooring are evaluated according to the proprietary grading standard established by the manufacturer for the specific product being assessed. Hardwood grading defines the allowable range, size, frequency, and distribution of natural wood characteristics at the time of manufacture, including knots, mineral streaking, sapwood, grain variation, and color contrast. Because wood is inherently variable, visual differences between boards are expected within any grade designation. Evaluation requires confirmation of the exact product and
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