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An Evaluation of Japanese Softwood Construction Lumber Grading Systems and Their Implications for North American Export Lumber Producers

Authors: David G. Briggs and Nathan Dickens. Executive Summary This study has developed information regarding the softwood construction lumber market in Japan and the major types of wood-based housing markets where this lumber is used. Since a large fraction of Japan’s softwood supplies are imported from North America and as various factors influence Japan to […]

The Implications for North American Exporters of Softwood Lumber Stress Grading in Europe with Particular Emphasis on British Stress Grades and the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Stress Grades

Authors: David G. Briggs and Nathan Dickens. Executive Summary This report presents the results of an investigation into softwood lumber grading systems used in Europe with an emphasis on systems used, or proposed, for international trade transactions. The report also presents comparisons and approximate cross-references of these systems with North American grades. This involves the […]