Grading System
We source timber from all over the world. Depending on where timber is sourced, mills use different grading systems and some producers use no system at all. Wherever possible, we use grades that the South African timber industry has become familiar with. These include:
For North American hardwoods (e.g. Oak, Ash, Walnut):
For North American softwoods (e.g. Oregon, Western Red Cedar):
For other timbers there are a range of other grading terms which may be used on an ad-hoc basis, for example:
In an effort to standardize our grading of individually priced boards sold through this website, we have introduced our own proprietary grading system for those boards as follows:
While we endeavour to be as consistent as possible in our grading, it can be rather subjective, especially across the different species we offer. Please read descriptions and check all images as closely as possible before making a purchase decision. If you require any further details on a specific piece or grade, please don’t hesitate to ask us.
