Yellow Pine Boards, Sheathing, Shiplap, and Fencing
No. 1 Common.—This grade is not clear, but is strictly sound and uniform in thickness and width. It is used on the best classes of work, for barn boards, and wherever exposed to wear and weather.
No. 2 Common.—This grade is sound but contains more sound knots than No. 1 and is somewhat coarser. It is mostly used on first class jobs for sub or rough floors, and for sheathing under siding. It can be used for outside work, but is not recommended for this purpose except upon cheap buildings. No. 8 Common. A fairly good lower grade which will work up nicely but with some waste due to cutting out defects. Runs uneven in quality. Makes a fair subfloor or sheathing.
Yellow Pine Flooring, Ceiling, Partition, and Drop Siding
Clear Grade.—The best grade manufactured. Practically free from defects and the grade used upon first class jobs. Is strong, sound, and will lay without waste due to cutting out of imperfections. Should be used when a natural finish is desired. No. 1 Common. This grade will contain small, sound knots, sap stains, pitch or pitch pockets. It is sound and durable, and a good grade for ordinary work or wherever covered with paint.
No. 2 Common. Coarser than No. 1 grade; will lay up with little waste. Is sound, and flooring of this grade is often used for sheathing or sub flooring where a warm, tight job is desired. Can also be used on cheap painted jobs.
Fir Boards, Timbers, Drop Siding, Ceiling and Flooring
Select No. 1 Barn Boards.—This grade is especially selected and is better than No. 1.
No. 1 Timbers.—Good sound straight stock, to be used for sills and posts subjected to moisture.
Clear Ceiling.—Free from defects. Good for cornice work and porch ceilings.