Use and Care Manual

Use and Care Manual
These panels were produced in 4x8 form in accordance with ANSI/HPVA standards. While we do our
best to produce the best product possible, this panel is 100% natural wood and there must be some
allowance for defects. We want to be good stewards of this natural resource and we also want to
maintain a reasonable cost for our customers.
We use a K grade core in this product.
ANSI/HPVA Standards for Core Grade K
Defect
Allowable Dimensions
Knotholes and other round
openings (Max Diameter)
3/8”
Core Gap/Split (Max Width)
1/4“
Warp
This panel is 100% wood and movement/warp can occur in response to changes in environmental
conditions, even after shipment. We cannot guarantee flatness. For best results, store flat and allow
panels to acclimate to interior climate before use to minimize warping.
Back Grades
According to ANSI/HPVA standard, the back grades on our panels do allow for more color variation, or
sapwood. Some darker species such as cherry and walnut, can have these lighter characteristics on the
back grades.
We use a 1 grade back for this product.
ANSI/HPVA Standards for Back Grade 1
Defect
Allowable
Sapwood
Yes
Discoloration & Stain
Yes
*Please see Grading Guide for more detailed information