Select Grades

C & BTR Select
Ponderosa Pine

C & Better (BTR) Select is a virtually clear, nearly blemish-free grade which can be applied to any species but usually reserved for western pines. It represents one of the most sought after products from the clear portion of the log and is recommended where fine appearance is essential. Pieces are graded from the better face. Few characteristics are allowed. Roughly equivalent to the No. 2 Clear & BTR (Export R-list Rules), Superior (WWPA Rules) and C & BTR (WCLIB Rules) grades which are usually reserved for Douglas fir, Hem-Fir species, spruces or Western cedars. 

Choice & BTR
Idaho White Pine

The splendid characteristics of Idaho White pine (IWP) are widely known among woodworkers. It is very light in color, even textured, virtually free of any tendency to split or sliver, and is famous for its workability across or with the grain. Like redwood and cedar, IWP has its own set of grades that serve to specifically identify the species in the marketplace. Choice & BTR (which includes some pieces that would make Supreme grade), is identical to the C & BTR Select grade used for other Western pines. 

D Select
Ponderosa Pine

Timber of this grade has many of the fine appearance features of the C Select grade. Although generally less restrictive than C Select, D Select is suitable where the requirements for finishing are less exacting. The grade is between the higher grades for clear wood and the BOARD grades applied to knotty products. Graded full length on the best face with reverse side often including larger and more numerous characteristics.

Quality
Idaho White Pine

Like redwood and cedar, IWP has its own set of grades that serve to specifically identify the species in the marketplace. Quality, used only for Idaho White pine, is identical to the D Select grade used for other Western pines. 

These highest appearance grades are widely used for interior walls, mouldings, cabinets, siding, panelling, architectural woodwork, soffits, interior and exterior trim and hundreds of other standard and special applications. Western species provide excellent surfaces for any type of finish – natural, stain or paint.