Cypress Grades

Cypress Grade rules are outlined in the Rules for the Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress from the National Hardwood Lumber Association. Grades are according to use, manufacture, size and moisture content.

They include…

• Finish grades: Select and “D”
• Commons: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3
• Shop grades: No. 1, No. 2
• Peck grades: No. 1, No. 2
• Timbers: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3

The Finish grades are of the highest quality and should be specified for any appearance application. General dimensions are …

• Thicknesses: 4/4 through 16/4
• Widths: 4 to 12 inches
• Lengths: 6 to 16 feet

For more information on cypress grades, please open this PDF.