Lumber Grading Basics

Welcome to the first lesson in Introduction to Lumber Grading. Upon completion of this lesson, you will have a basic understanding of what lumber grading is, the origins of the current lumber grading system in North America, and why having a standardized set of grading rules for lumber is critical for the lumber industry. Let’s begin by reviewing what exactly lumber grading is and why we need to grade lumber in the first place.

Estimated Completion Time: 10 mins