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Marietta, GA 30064-2982
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Grading Rules
Darien Millworks & Timber wrote the grading rules for antique heart pine, based on the 1922 Southern Pine Inspection Bureau grading manual. It is now the industry standard.
We have inventory in all three grades. Let us help you decide which is right for your project.
Select:
95% Heart content
Clearest grade
Very few, small sound knots
Dense grain
Very few defects or nail holes
This grade of heart pine is used for fine millwork, furniture and cabinets, mouldings, and formal flooring
#1 & Better:
85% Heart or better
Dense grain
Sound knots (1 ½ " or less)
Few defects or nail holes
This is the most popular grade for flooring and paneling (the best buy for the money)
#2 Grade:
Less heart
More open and varied grain
Larger knots
More nail holes and minor defects
The most common uses for this grade are informal, rustic flooring and paneling