We sort our floors into three specific grades:
SELECT GRADE
Virtually
clear with occasional small tight pin knots. A very modern
looking floor no matter which wood you choose. Includes all of the
wood's typical color range. We run our select floors to 3", 4", 5" and sometimes
6" widths.
CHARACTER GRADE
Highlights the structurally sound natural character features of the wood
including knots, checks and small fillable holes. Includes the full
color range typical for the wood. A more casual floor without being too
country. We run character grade floors 3" up to 8" wide.
RUSTIC LONG LENGTH GRADE
To get the longer lengths we like for our Wide Plank Floors we
allow a bit more rustic character but still only structurally sound
material. Widths are 6,7 & 8", average lengths are 4-6'.