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The F5 Grade is ideally suited where the finished appearance specifications require both limited face and edge knots. The F5 Grade is ideally suited for both high end construction and in the manufacturing of high quality furniture items.

Flight Timbers F5 Visual Appearance Grade

Grade Classification: Construction & Furniture Component

Finished Dry Sizes:
Width: 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300mm
Thickness: 25, 50mm
Tolerance: -1 / + 2
Special Sizes: By negotiation
Lengths: 3.6 to 6.0 set length packs
Moisture Content: 8 to 12% (average 10%)
Grading Specifications
  • Grading specifications based on each individual piece.
  • Knots shall not exceed one - third of the cross section.
  • Knot checks shall not exceed 2mm wide.
  • Spike knots shall not exceed one-quarter of the cross section.
  • Surface checks shall not exceed 1mm wide and 100mm long.
  • Resin pockets shall not exceed 3mm wide 100mm long.

Restricted Visual Characteristics

The following defects are not permitted under the grading specifications of F5 Visual Appearance Grade:

  • Pith is not permissible
  • Sap Stain not permissible
  • Brown Stain not permissible
  • Heavy Resin not permissible

Treatment: Available treated and non-treated

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