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 involve concerns that installed material does not match the manufacturer’s defined grade designation for the specific product purchased. Hardwood grading establishes the allowable range, size, frequency, and distribution of natural wood characteristics such as knots, mineral streaks, sapwood, grain variation, color contrast, and other naturally occurring features present at the time of manufacture. Because wood is inherently variable, visible differences between boards are expected within all grade classifications, including cleaner or select grades. Grade names are proprietary and may vary significantly between manufacturers even when similar terminology is used. Proper evaluation requires confirmation of the exact product and manufacturer-defined grade profile and assessment of the overall installation rather than isolated boards alone. Natural variation within the defined grade range does not independently establish manufacturing defect, shipment error, or grading nonconformance. See also Grading, Color Change, and Hardwood Floor Problems for broader context.

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