FPD Certified Radiata Pine Grades

FPD offers radiata pine from Chile in three grades including COL A, COL B (Mill Run), and Industrial. Many different thicknesses, widths, and lengths are available. Typical sizes include 19/22/25/38/45/50mm x 95mm and wider x 3.2/4.0m. 

COL A:

• Pith – none
  
  
• Wane – none
  
  
• Birdseye – none
  
  
• Blue stain – none
  
  

Industrial:

• Pith – 50% maximum
  
  
• Wane – 10% maximum
  
  
• Birdseye – 10% maximum
  
  
• Blue stain – allowed
  
  

COL B (Mill Run):

• Pith – 25% maximum
  
  
• Pencil Wane – 5% maximum
  
  
• Birdseye – 5% maximum
  
  
• Blue stain – Light
  

Notes:

• Typically, units painted with FPD logo.
• Some grades of Industrial are better than above – will describe when they are.
• Lower grades are available – called downfall or special grades with description.
• Higher grades are available – C4 (clear 4 faces), C3, Mldg &Better best or worst face, etc.
• Lumber is MC 12% unless otherwise specified.

Radiata Pine Uses

One of the most widely imported species in the world, Radiata Pine is well suited for a variety of applications. This species has a variety of uses including construction lumber, posts, beams, fencing, concrete formers, veneer, plywood, paper, boxes, and crates. FPD sources our radiata pine lumber from Chile. This species has a light brown heartwood and paler yellowish white sapwood. Radiata Pine works well with both hand and machine tools and it glues and finishes well. 

Workability Properties
Machining: Very Good
Nailing: Excellent
Screwing: Excellent
Gluing: Excellent
Finishing: Excellent

*Possible ratings include: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor