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Thread: Define "Cover Grade"
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26th December 2006, 12:30 PM #1
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Define "Cover Grade"
Hi All,
I would like to get some opinions/experiences/facts about timber grading, in particular a definition of "cover grade".
I recently purchased a large quantity of "cover grade" hardwood decking. When I purchased it, I understood that there would be a large quantity of short lengths, as well as a lot of "features" in the timber and a small amount that would be completely unusable. And I was more than happy to accept that.
What I wasn't expecting, was a large quantity of rubbish timber i.e. long and short lengths split from one end to the other, as well as others that had significant splits to render the timber useless.
Was I expecting too much or have I been made a dumping ground?Cheers.
Vernon.
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26th December 2006, 06:20 PM #2
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With ply I understand a cover cheet to be poor quality ply used to protect the pack. I assume "cover grade timber" to be the same.
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26th December 2006, 10:30 PM #3
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Being no such "official" animal as cover grade, the grading of such products only goes down to "high feature" grade, it is however my understanding from this area that cover grade is any structurally sound timber that can serve a function as either a floor to be covered by another surface or a deck with a resin filling in any excessive feature, this is generally not a grade for the unwary or inexperienced in floor installation, it is commonly purchased by high enders for very high feature floors which are a focal point of the dwelling.
It is mostly "caveat emptor" ie; know and have a good relationship with your supplier
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27th December 2006, 08:57 AM #4
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Thanks David and Bruce.
Bruce, what you describe, is what I was expecting to get.
The issue I have is the "structurally sound" aspect i.e. is a split from one end to another considered structurally sound?:confused:
Also on another point - is there a minimum length, that should be considered acceptable?:confused: There is a large amount of timber that is less than 900 long (2 spans of 450), that again is pretty much useless to me.
Thanks a again for the feedback ... and keep it coming.Cheers.
Vernon.
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