b'Hard Maple H ardwoodI ndustrIes , I nc .www.hardwoodind.com1 & BETTER SPECIAL (1&BTR S) SKU: 441BSEM(L)1 & Better Special is a unique grade that develops from questionable or poor appearance boards from Select & Better lumber.We emphasize pulling this grade to improve the value of our Superior grades.Ideal for narrow rip long length mouldings, or when a low price point is desired.Designed for applications that need long and mid-length clear 2 face, and clear 1 face cuttings requiring a very high percentage of sapwood on both faces, while allowing for some slight black streak.1 & Better Special grades NHLA S/B or #1C after H/M surfacing.The following specs improve or clarify H.I. brand vs. NHLA standards: Sap:Grade Face: 100% sap face after straight-line rip.Sticker stain: Not allowed on best face. Back Face: 50% or better sap face after straight-line rip.Black Streak: Maximum 1 black streak/sm of the piece on Dimensions: Width 3-1/4" and wider, Length 8\' to 16\'. best face, no restriction on back face. Manufacturing: Not more than 1" of bow, side-bend, wave,Color: Variation in sapwood shades allowed without limit.or twist in 8\' of length.Trim backs: No specification. Splits: Maximum split allowed on each end is equal to thesquare footage of the board in inches.Front BackGRADE CERwwwTIFIED.hardwToodind.comALLY GUARANTEED GRADE CERwwwTIFIED.hardwToodind.comALLY GUARANTEED GRADE CERwwwTIFIED.hardwToodind.comALLY GUARANTEED GRADE CERwwwTIFIED.hardwToodind.comALLY GUARANTEED GRADE CERwwwTIFIED.hardwToodind.comALLY GUARANTEED GRADE CERwwwTIFIED.hardwToodind.comALLY GUARANTEED GRADE CERwwwTIFIED.hardwToodind.comALLY GUARANTEED4.0 MAPLE 4.6 MAPLE 5.8 MAPLE 4.8 MAPLE 3.9 MAPLE 5.7 MAPLE 4.1 MAPLEH ardwoodI ndustrIes , I nc . www.hardwoodind.com'