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Grade stamps

What does this portion of a lumber grade stamp indicate?
A. Mill identification
B. Grade designation
C. Condition of seasoning
D. Certification mark

AnswerC. Condition of seasoning. The condition of seasoning at the time of surfacing in this example is more than 19% moisture content, which is considered unseasoned.
ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Resource tip: Cross-over content for SS & BDCS - understand grade stamps from WWPA's Grading Rules for Western Lumber

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