NHLA Rules
by National Hardwood Lumber Association
The official NHLA Rules Book for grading hardwood lumber (2023), now as an app!
| App Name | NHLA Rules |
|---|---|
| Developer | National Hardwood Lumber Association |
| Category | Education |
| Download Size | 75 MB |
| Latest Version | 1.2.3 |
| Average Rating | 5.00 |
| Rating Count | 5 |
| Google Play | Download |
| AppBrain | Download NHLA Rules Android app |
Internationally recognized NHLA hardwood lumber grading standards and sales code at your fingertips. Accessibility features for ease-of-use, charts, metric conversion table, species exceptions, definitions, tips, shortcuts and more are all included.
Includes:
Methods Used in Applying Inspection Rules
Standard Grades
Standard Inspection by Species, Including Cypress
Tropical Hardwoods
Inspection of Kiln Dried Lumber
Special Combined and Face Grades
Furniture Dimension Stock
Strips
Hardwoods for Construction
Additional information:
Original National Inspection Regulations
National Re-Inspection Regulations & Guarantee
Index of Woods
NHLA Sales Code
About NHLA
Industry standards for the hardwood lumber industry were created in 1898 by the establishment of the National Hardwood Lumber Association and its subsequent “Rules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress.”
The Rules for the inspection of lumber are uniform in construction and application but also carry with them the element of stability. The NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules are the product of the process of evolutionary development, and that process is still in operation. It is a process of growth and expansion to meet the necessities of varying conditions and markets and will continue and evolve with the global hardwood industry. Questions about the NHLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules should be directed to the NHLA Chief Inspector. Contact information can be found at www.nhla.com.
Recent changes:
In the General Instructions on Page 10, Paragraph 30, the definition for Clear-Face Cutting has been corrected.
The framework of the app has been updated to .NET 8 to support future updates and releases. Some minor performance improvements may be noticeable.
Retaining the U.S.D.A. Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory shield and information on the rear cover for their generous funding.
Includes:
Methods Used in Applying Inspection Rules
Standard Grades
Standard Inspection by Species, Including Cypress
Tropical Hardwoods
Inspection of Kiln Dried Lumber
Special Combined and Face Grades
Furniture Dimension Stock
Strips
Hardwoods for Construction
Additional information:
Original National Inspection Regulations
National Re-Inspection Regulations & Guarantee
Index of Woods
NHLA Sales Code
About NHLA
Industry standards for the hardwood lumber industry were created in 1898 by the establishment of the National Hardwood Lumber Association and its subsequent “Rules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress.”
The Rules for the inspection of lumber are uniform in construction and application but also carry with them the element of stability. The NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules are the product of the process of evolutionary development, and that process is still in operation. It is a process of growth and expansion to meet the necessities of varying conditions and markets and will continue and evolve with the global hardwood industry. Questions about the NHLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules should be directed to the NHLA Chief Inspector. Contact information can be found at www.nhla.com.
Recent changes:
In the General Instructions on Page 10, Paragraph 30, the definition for Clear-Face Cutting has been corrected.
The framework of the app has been updated to .NET 8 to support future updates and releases. Some minor performance improvements may be noticeable.
Retaining the U.S.D.A. Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory shield and information on the rear cover for their generous funding.
