Excerpt from An Explanation of American Lumber Standards Definite as have been the benefits to date, probably the greatest value Of American lumber standards to the consuming public lies in the fact that the way is provided for concerted action in putting into effect improvements that are essential to the increased service and satisfaction that lumber can give. More definite limitations on the defects admitted in yard lumber need to be incorporated in the standards to promote greater uniformity in grading. A uniform condition Of seasoning at which lumber sizes apply is fundamental to real standardization Of size, and standards of lumber dryness in terms Of moisture content are features Of major importance that need development as time goes on. American lumber standards now make it possible for the lumber buying public to purchase its lumber requirements with increased confidence and assurance, and provide the way for still greater improvements. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.