Nhla lumber inspectors and graders public group facebook. National hardwood lumber association in 1897 and since that time has been revised or enlarged to reflect the industrys needs with the advice of a standing committee representing the various species and producing areas. F one foot long, one foot wide, one inch thick one foot 0. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
This bureau, a nonprofit organization, is the medium through which the southern pine industry maintains a broad program of standardization of grades and manufacturing practices, in conformity with the basic provisions of the american lumber standard. As a shortcut to communicating the quality of a board, these fas standards are quite helpful. This is clearly explained in the nhla rule book, or on their website. While this grading system is certainly still helpful, it falls short of doing some things which. With our nhla software upgrade, the scanner will analyze and grade the board according to the nhla rule book. Enter your email address on the forgot your password. For more information on nhla grading and defects, be sure to check out understanding hardwood lumber. Additionally, the rules were developed with random width and length lumber in mind. In the nhla rules book that he referenced there is a paragraph in the forward that states.
Nhla lumber grading course at pa woodmizer in shows, events. Thus, there are no officially recognized birdseye figure grades. As of january 1, 2019, a new nhla rules book has been launched. Practical hardwood operators have an awareness of the obligation. The nhla is now a membershipbased trade association that serves two main purposes. Surface measure is the unit of measure to express the number of square feet on the surface of a board without regard to thickness. Oct 03, 2017 second, for aromatic red cedar nhla members will vote on replacing variation in thickness may be 12 on 44 to 84 with standard miscut lumber rule to apply. The nhla rule book is the bible of grading rules for all lumber and nhla. The only rule that changed pertains to aromatic red cedar on page 34 of the 2015 version of the nhla rules book.
We offer programs to propel your individual career as well as programs that will contribute to the overall success and profitability of your company. If you need more info on what is included please give us a call. Nhla lumber inspectors and graders has 1,117 members. That way, when you visit the persons buying your lumber, you can watch their lumber inspector go through your material and have a better understanding as. Oct 01, 2019 the woodeye scanner is now available with our unique software for nhla grading. Introduction to nhla american hardwood lumber grading. All i remember it had to do with dropping grade on shorter lumber, i believe. The nhla inspection school is located on ten acres on the outskirts of memphis, tennessee. The following representations of yield are general in nature.
Nhla provides uniquely designed services that help hardwood companies solve their top business challenges. This code is binding between buyer and seller only when it isspecifically stated in the contract that it shall govern. Standard kiln dried rulekiln dried lumber will be graded and measured as such, the grading rules forair dried lumber to be applied in all respects, unless otherwise specified. The measurements of this percentage are referred to as clearcuttings. A good place to start would be to get in touch with the national hardwood lumber association and purchase a rule book. The nhla grades are based on the percentage of cleardefect free wood on a board. Convention schedule national hardwood lumber association. This popular workshop gives yardmen, sawyers, edgermen, sales and office staff, as well as management level personnel an. Washington seattle 20205 59th place south kent, wa 98032. Pdf files of sections of the standard grading rules for canadian lumber are listed below. Nhla job board national hardwood lumber association.
The rules for the inspection of lumber are uniform in construction and application but also carry with them the element of stability. The underlying codification of the rules was made with the formationof the national hardwood lumber association in 1897 and since thattime has been revised or enlarged to reflect the industrys needs withthe advice of a standing committee representing the various. Hardwood lumber grading by the nhla hardwood lumber this guide provides basic information on the grading rules. Nhla services national hardwood lumber association. Other than the fas grades, the grade of the board is determined from the percentage of these clear cuttings and do not consider defects outside of the clear areas. Grading is based on the size and number of clear cuttings that can be cut from a board.
Founded in 1898, the nhla helped establish order within the industry by developing a standardized system of ascertaining the quality of hardwood lumber. By the end of the 5day training, attendees should be able to successfully grade lumber. They were established over 100 years ago by the newly formed national hardwood lumber association nhla. Applies to both ends of board to contain not less than 50% clear wood, 25% sound wood. National hardwood lumber association home facebook. The southern pine inspection bureau is more than an inspection agency. Product search national hardwood lumber association.
Product list view national hardwood lumber association. The majority of h and s maple is being sold with some sort of color spec applied, depending on the quality of the lumber usually sapbtr or 1 and 2 white. Hardwood lumber is usually graded on the basis of the size and number of. This rule also applies to each stock width and to any specified width. However, they apply only to north american hardwoods. The nhla lumber grading rules adopted by the us hardwood industry are based on an imperial. See the nhla rule book for specific species and grade information at pdfrulebook. Got asked by a walnut company to send a letter opposing the changes. From the adoption of the earliest hardwood rules, no major alteration of standards has occurred that was not prompted by a noticeable change in the character of the hardwood timber supply.
In 1948, the national hardwood lumber association established a vocational training school to teach the rules and application of the nhla grading system and help meet the industrys increasing demand for skilled lumber inspectors. The national hardwood lumber association nhla was founded on april 8 th, 1898 in chicago, illinois to establish uniformity of inspecting hardwood lumber. In rough lumber, the grade is then determined by using the poorest face. Jul 16, 2019 so lets break it down according to nhla national hardwood lumber association guidelines and compare walnut to the rest of the typical north american hardwoods. In 1994, the national hardwood lumber association nhla made several revisions to its grading rules which are found in the 1998 rule book nhla 1998. To order a copy of the 2019 nhla rules book, please visit the nhla online.
It is a process of growth and expansion to meet the necessities of varying. These rules for cypress are complete under this caption and are not to be confused with any standard grades or other species shown elsewhere in this book. Yeah, the proposed rule changes got defeated a few years ago. In lumber measured with a board rule a piece tally in feet shall be made and this tally shall be the number of feet board measure of 1inch lumber. Board width inches clear cuttings poor face total yield min. One board foot is 12 wide by 12 long and 1 thick 144 cubic inches or the equivalent. The national hardwood lumber association nhla created grading standards for maple lumber. A spiralbound book of the full nlga standard grading rules for canadian lumber may be purchased from nlga through our publication sales section of the website. We are pleased to provide free pdfs of the nlga special product. However, they do not establish figure grading rules. As a consequence,the rules are used universally with wellfounded confidence. Product detail national hardwood lumber association.
The buyer can expect a comparative yield, however each yield varies. Our trained sales staff will consult with you to help you determine which is best for your specific application. Width of the piece is determined at the narrowest point in the standard length with a sawn edge. The nhla grades are determined on an imperial measurement system using inches and feet. Must register by march 25 or sooner we need 10 students to pay for the instructor. Nhla rules book published by guset user, 20150311 22. Today the nhla has over 2000 members worldwide, and the nhla rules are still the national standard for the us hardwood industry and form the basis for grading of export lumber.
Hardwood industry takes up rules changes buildingproducts. Create new account not sure if you have an account. By national hardwood lumber association on october 3, 2017 proposed hardwood rules changes that could greatly impact the industry will be weighed at the upcoming national hardwood lumber association s annual convention and exhibit showcase oct. Nhla s educational programming is developed specifically for the hardwood industry. For over 100 years, the standard grading system developed by the national hardwood lumber association nhla has been the standard throughout the north american hardwood lumber industry.
Nhla was founded in 1898 to establish and now enforce a standard uniform system for the measurement and grading of lumber. National hardwood lumber association inspectors will apply these rules when called upon to inspect cypress lumber unless otherwise specified. Online store merchandise search national hardwood lumber. The national grading rule applies to all species of softwood lumber1 which are covered by grading rules developed and approved under ps 20. The change effects the thickness measurement for determining if it is miscut. The actual grading rules are pretty complex, so ill see if i can simplify things and compare walnut to some of the other hardwoods we carry. Nhla rules book 2015 by national hardwood lumber association. Woodworkers source started in 1978 to provide the finest hardwood lumber to all types of. Whether you need help increasing revenue, or expert. Rough kiln dried lumber specified 38\ to 4\ thick may be 116\ scant ofthe nominal thickness. The nhla has been an advocate for its members on the national scale by. Create new job posting national hardwood lumber association. Our team of experts has the experience and knowledge to identify and solve your unique issues. Nhla grading rules national hardwood lumber association.
The old rule allows for a variation in thickness of 12 for 44 to 84, this. Nhla rules book intro to grading hardwood lumber illustrated guide to hardwood lumber grading trifold cards why north american hardwoods. Click the images below to view the rules book in english, mandarin, spanish or. Birdseye maple lumber 2020 commercial forest products 2019. Course included nhla lumber grading rule book, you will recieve a certificate of taking the nhla short course. Online store product search national hardwood lumber. Introduction to nhla american hardwood lumber grading hardwood lumber is usually graded on the basis of the size and number of cuttings pieces that can be obtained from a board when it is cut up and used in the manufacture of a hardwood product. Must yield 83% to 100% clear wood in cuttings at least 3 x 7 or 4 x 5. Today the nhla has over 2,000 members worldwide and the nhla rules are still the national standard for the u. The illustrated guide to american hardwood lumber grades. The old rule allows for a variation in thickness of 12 for 44 to 84, this could cause many problems with drying and machining. Hardwood lumber grading by the nhla fas first and seconds provides long, wide, clear cuttings. Lumber grade rules this chart summarizes the main requirements for the standard grades. Black walnut lumber grade allow more defects and smaller sizes.
This threeday workshop will include a thorough study and explanation of the nhla rules book, emphasizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection. The grading system also denotes the size of clear, defectfree wood that a board includes. Online training program module 1 allows for a more flexible learning opportunity for anyone looking to become an nhla trained lumber inspector without being away from home or work for too long. Not an official nhla page for the betterment of inspectors. Industry standards for the hardwood lumber industry were created in 1898 by the. National hardwood lumber association in 1897 and since that time has been revised or enlarged to reflect the industrys needs with the advice of a standing. The training will also empower participants to grow themselves and their. I have a 2003 nhla rules book, but dont know if any changes have been made since then. Whether you need help increasing revenue, or expert advice and analysis, we can help you reach your goals.
It is a less strict color selection than a 1 and 2 white grade, but much more strict than unselected for color obviously. We have gathered a summary of these changes contained in the new rules book. Nhla rules book pages 51 100 text version fliphtml5. Lumber of specified width, rough or dressed one or two.
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