Hood Distribution Product Listing: Volume Four McEwen Group

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RED GRANDIS Since 1899, Hood Distribution, The McEwen Group has been TABLE OF CONTENTS known as being a leading distributor of high quality PRODUCTS ...... PAGES Red Grandis is plantation and specialty products. In reviewing this brochure, > Featured Products grown on roughly 75,000 you will see the wide array of products which focus on the acres in the deep sandy Red Grandis...... 1 specialty millwork, commercial & residential cabinet, and soils of the North East Formwood Industries...... 2 winner furniture manufacturing industries. In addition, select branches region of Uruguay. It is a are active in supplying the retail dealers with mouldings, Hettich Cabinet Hardware & Grant Sliding Door Hardware...... 3 Pure 100% FSC certified, of the Sequoia New S4S boards, sheet goods, and related products. We continue to Garnica ...... 4 high-grade clear timber look for opportunities to expand our product offering in order to Domestic Lumber...... 5-7 with superior consistency product Award at the 2011 provide greater value and fill more of the needs of our customer Import & Exotic Lumber...... 8-9 in color, appearance, grain base. There are many products featured here that are new since Lumber Grade Rules...... 10 and workability. The specie AWFS convention our last publication. How Lumber is Sawn...... 10 was the award winner of the Sequoia New Product in Las Vegas Veneer Cuts...... 11 Over the years, our customers have depended on us as a Award at the 2011 AWFS primary source for their product needs. By offering quality Domestic Plywood...... 11-12 convention in Las Vegas (Eucalyptus grandis) Red Grandis products backed by excellent customer service, we have Veneer Matching...... 12 is a fast-growing, sustainable

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE for product innovation earned recognition as a vendor of choice in our industry. We Plywood Core Types...... 13 and leadership in the hardwood that offers an ecological continually look for opportunities to expand our service and Domestic Plywood Grade Rules...... 14 industry alternative to tropical . partnership with our customer base and find ways to say “yes Import Plywood...... 15 for the category of Green/ Versatile and strong, this beautiful we can” in meeting customer needs. To foster that “can do” hardwood is plantation grown Import Plywood Grade Rules...... 16 Environmental Leadership in attitude, The McEwen Group consists of 11 locations that have raw materials. with a 20-year harvest cycle Specialty Panels...... 17-18 access to each other’s inventories which enables us to effectively and is FSC-certified. Composite Panels...... 19 provide customers with the products they need. We pride In Europe, Red Grandis has ourselves in being a valuable resource to our customers as well MDF Moulding & Dimension Lumber...... 20 been used for years in the as being a partner that is easy and desirable to do business with. Milled Lumber & Capabilities...... 21 interior and exterior millwork (windows & doors) industry. This We sincerely appreciate our customers and hope to develop Specialty Products...... 22-23 is due in part to the fact that the specie has natural durability mutually beneficial, long term relationships with every one of Conversion Charts to fungi and withstands the exterior elements quite well. It has them. Product and Lumber Weights...... 24 been independently tested and received a Durability Class 3 rating for “durable to moderately durable”. Lineal Foot to Board Foot Conversion Chart...... 25 As another resource to assist you, please be sure to visit our Metric Conversion Chart...... 25 website, www.hooddistribution.com, where you will find The specie offers a straight product and technical information, an industry glossary of Branch Location Map & Contact Information...... Back Cover grain and a consistent terms, links to many trade associations and supplier websites, medium pink color that and much, much more. can be finished to resemble other fine wood species. Red Hood Grandis is a top quality Distribution solid wood product. It is ideally suited for high end McEwen Group applications in residential Hood www.HoodDistribution.com and commercial use, Distribution including furniture, cabinets, moldings, interior design, doors and windows, satisfying the McEwen Group needs of the most demanding markets. www.HoodDistribution.com

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FORMWOOD INDUSTRIES HETTICH Hettich is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cabinet hardware. Inno Tech Double Walled Drawer System: InnoTech provides unique Hood Distribution has partnered with EDGEBANDING Every day, over 5,900 members of staff take up the challenge of ways of creating marks of distinction developing intelligent technology for furniture. A family-owned FormWood Industries to provide our Edgebanding is produced by joining individual from a platform concept for drawer business, Hettich is at home in Kirchlengern, Germany. This is where systems. There’s a wealth of options customer base with high quality wood veneer pieces of veneer together into a continuous ideas are born for furniture fittings we shape today and tomorrow with. for individualizing just one basic and veneer related products. Since 1972, master roll by finger- the veneer. The Hettich’s history is defined by outstanding engineering achievements drawer: Decorative profiles, railings, FormWood Industries has been a leading rolls are laminated with fleece, then sanded and slit to finished and bold enterprizing decisions dating back to 1888 with inventions DesignSides, TopSides, interior organizers. Partial or full-extension manufacturer of custom veneer faces, flexible widths. Three types of FormEdge veneer edgebanding are created by Karl Hettich. The Company’s hardware solutions bring runners with a loading capacity up to 70 kg (150 lbs). The System veneer, NBL wood-on-wood laminates, architectural veneer available: non-glued, preglued, and prefinished. movement, safety and convenience to cabinets, continuing to do so features variable drawer widths, no bottom panel machining, toolless plywood, and edgebanding. after years of use. The secret to achieving this: awareness of quality, joy assembly/disassembly and convenient front panel adjustment. > Automatic (Non-Glued) Fleece Backed Edgebanding: 7/8" x 500' of innovating, constant dialogue with our customers and reliability. The Versatility with lean logistics and production. HARDWOOD VENEER rolls with a thickness of .022" sanded to 180 grit. Hettich staff act in line with these values, something that doesn’t go Veneers make it possible to utilize wood in > Pre-glued Fleece Backed Veneer Edgebanding: 13/16" x 250' unnoticed. The result: thrilled cabinet owners. The focused products in The Inno Tech System is readily available in drawer lengths of 10-1/4”, 13-3/4”, the partnership between Hood Distribution and Hettich relate primarily more novel and unique applications than ever rolls with a thickness of .034" (based on .012 of hot melt) 16-1/2”, 18-1/2” & 20-1/2”.

FEATURED PRODUCT FEATURED to the cabinet and market segments; however, the entire product before. Flexibility, pliability, sizes and sequencing sanded to 180 grit. line is available though our special order program. The following is and matching are all characteristics Hood Distribution and Intermat Hinges: Intermat is sophisticated hinge technology that is a brief look into items available to you from Hood Distribution and maintenance free, robust, quiet and FormWood Industries can offer regarding your veneer needs. , , Cherry, , , , Red , , and Walnut edgebanding are readily available in Hettich: reliable. Its external appearance our branches in pre-glued and non-glued. Other species indicates quality. Long service life > Veneer Paper Backed Sheets: For true versatility, nothing Quadro full extension are available through our efficient special order quick-ship Quadro w/ Silent System Under Mount Slides: and great ease of use round off the compares to the natural beauty of paper-backed, premium slides are compatible for face frame and program. hinge profile. The Intermat features a matched hardwood veneer. Each sheet is tenderized and sanded frameless cabinets with overlay or inset concealed latch that is simple, safe and reliable as well as an eccentric to meet stringent quality inspections. > Pre-finished Automatic (Non-Glued) Veneer Edgebanding: 7/8" applications. The special profiles and depth adjustment that provides exact door depth alignment without x 500' rolls with a thickness of .020". Standard "satin" finish precision steel balls provide tracking loosening screws. The mounting plates also offer an eccentric height > NBL (No Black Line): NBL laminates provide the custom clear coat with 1.5 mils in coverage. Three species (Maple, stability while also offering a 75lb adjustment that provides exact door height alignment without dynamic load capacity. The Quadro woodworker with superior flexibility and performance when Cherry, Red Oak) are available. loosening screws. Cleverly engineered fast-assembly technique for compared to other wood-backed products. NBLs patented 3-ply system is self cleaning. Any dirt is swept aside by the steel balls as they straightforward handling. traverse along the track. Even after long service, the silky smooth action construction produces an extremely pliable, moisture-resistant CUSTOM ARCHITECTURAL PANELS will not be impaired by dirt particles. From lightly laden cutlery drawers The Intermat Hinges are readily available in a wide variety of opening angles. sheet without the black edge associated with phenolic and foil A state of the art plywood facility is available to laminate high- to heavily loaded pan drawers, the Silent System closes all drawers backers. quality veneer to a myriad of substrate offerings. This also allows the manufacture of small runs of gently and softly. Sensys Hinges: Sensys, the hinge system with integrated soft-closing material. For most species, the minimum order mechanism for even more convenience > Duraback Hardwood Veneer: DuraBack™ is extremely bendable, The Quadro is readily available in 9” thru 24” lengths. requirement is only one panel! Architectural in closing hinged doors. Self-closing unlike standard laminate backers. DuraBack™ hardwood veneer from a uniquely wide angle, Sensys plywood is ideal for custom and high-end can be pre-finished, and may be used where solvent-based Full Access Quadro (FAQ) Under Mount Slides: FAQ Slides offer all of the takes care of closing doors almost by projects. Hood Distribution and FormWood Industries are able to adhesive restrictions require woodworkers to use water-based same benefits of the Quadro, but limits itself. Innovative, easy, gentle, quiet. provide architectural plywood to your specifications: glues. the drawer opening to an 88% opening The high-quality Silent System soft-closing system is invisibly integrated instead of the full extension that the > Sequencing and flitch matching create a similar look. in the hinge arm. This system provides gentle, smooth closing from an > PSA Veneer Sheets: PSA Hardwood Veneer provides a simple Quadro offers. Used in applications opening angle of 35 degrees. where the rear of the drawer needs and easy alternative for applying veneer without the need for > Balance match and center-balance match are ideal for to be accessed, but not fully exposed. The Sensys Hinges are readily available in a wide variety of opening angles. a secondary adhesive. Utilizing the best quality 3M Brand PSA continuity in wall panels. For the under mount look and quality, adhesives, peel & stick veneer provides a permanent bond to > End-matching can extend visual length for use in tall wall while staying within your budget. The FAQ slides are manufactured Grant Door Hardware: Grant offers a wide range of residential and virtually any smooth substrate that is dry and free of dust and panels or conference tables. in Buford Georgia, using all of the same silent system and soft close commercial grade folding and sliding contaminants. technology of the Quadro Full Extension Slide. > Blue print matching can tackle intricate jobs. door hardware systems designed to meet the specifications of architects > 2-Ply Hardwood Veneer: 2-Ply hardwood veneer has a > Formwood offers their Architectural Panels in a variety of Core FAQ Slides are readily available in 9” thru 21” lengths. and engineers around the world. The perpendicular face-to-back construction utilizing a thin acrylic options: • MDF Core 6000 series is the preferred systems for membrane to provide protection against bubbling, glue seepage Multi Tech Steel Drawers: MultiTech is the single-wall steel profile the residential building markets, while the 7000, 1200, 5150 and 5300 • Veneer Core and telegraphing. The crossband construction allows the 2-Ply system for drawers that feature series meet the design loads and needs of any commercial building. • Light-weight Veneer Core veneer to bend on moderate curves in the horizontal or vertical variable drawer widths, five drawer Grant is continuing to move forward to improve the product offering • Particleboard Core heights (2-1/8”, 3-3/8”, 4-5/8”, 6” & direction. with options such as the new 150 and 325 Box track series. Doors up • Fire-Rated Particleboard Core 8-3/8”), and a 100 lb load capacity. to 325lbs can be mounted from the ceiling or the wall while hiding • Marine Plywood Core It can be used for a variety of the hardware and keeping the focus on your design. Get the look you Cherry, Maple, Red Oak and Walnut veneers in both 10- • Formaldehyde-Free Core applications in furniture for the want and the quality you expect with Grant Folding and Sliding Door mil paperback and 2-ply wood are readily available in our kitchen, bathroom and office. The drawers are sturdy and strong. Hardware. branches. Other species and configurations are available These custom panels are produced to your specifications Their single-wall design also makes them economical. Fast and through our efficient special order quick-ship program. through our efficient special order quick-ship program. straightforward to assemble, they are ideal for use in mass production. Grant Door Hardware is available through special order.

For more information visit: www.formwood.com The Multi Tech System is readily available in 10” thru 22” lengths. Link: http://www.hettichamerica.com 2 3 DOMESTIC LUMBER

Alder Cedar, Cypress, Sinker 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 Aromatic Red 4/4 & 8/4 Select and Better Cabinet Grade 4/4 #1 Common And Special Order Hood Distribution has partnered with Garnica Plywood, an These balanced panels have exceptional machining Premium Frame/Rustic Grade Specifications Superior One Face Cedar is typically knotty and red innovative panel manufacturer to produce a lightweight properties, flatness, and bonding qualities. All cores in color with the sapwood being Sinker Cypress is cut from logs Superior Grade pale tan to white. Aromatic Cedar Poplar plywood that is competitively priced from the forest are dried to 6%-8% moisture and are CARB Phase 2 that at some point in time have lumber averages 5 inches in width sunk to the bottom of rivers and lands of Spain and France. These state-of-the-art facilities are Certified. Alder is concentrated in and cut and 8 feet in length. It produces lakes. These logs are recovered from the Western faces of the an odor that is extremely from under the water usually after producing panels that are 15% lighter than North American Cascade Mountains in the states offensive to moths, but very the sapwood has rotted away manufactured panels while conforming to ANSI grade > Pluma-Ply with of Washington and Oregon. Alder pleasing to humans. leaving only the heartwood. The is light reddish brown in color heartwood is reddish-brown in standards. These panels are definitely making a call to be the American Faces: with a very fine or even texture. color and resists the elements very Containing the same The grain pattern is very similar to well. Next Generation of Hardwood Plywood. Cherry and Soft Maple. Cedar, Poplar core of the Western Red FEATURED PRODUCT FEATURED All-Poplar panel, these Ash STD/BTR S1S2E Boards Cypress, Yellow > Pluma-Ply, Poplar Core and decorative panels are Cedar Timbers 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 Poplar Faced Panels: This all Poplar Siding Select & Better available in most species FAS1F Shakes & Shingles #2 Common plywood is available in thicknesses and grades to meet all applications for decorative #1 Common from 1/8” to 1-1/2” and sizes of 48.5” Western red cedar is light in (Ask about Cypress mouldings, plywood. These panels are available in thicknesses Ash is typically sorted and weight and durable under patterns & eastern sawn timbers) wide x 96.5” long and 120.5” long. purchased to be “white” in color from 1/4” to 1-1/2” and 48.5” wide x 96.5” long. The ultra exposure to rain and sun, heat and medium in texture. This and cold. The wood stains, Yellow Cypress is light tan in color smooth Poplar cross bands make for an exceptional lumber is known for its stability. machines and seasons very well. and sometimes carries an orange The wild open grain can provide The calibrated Poplar panels have surface for finishing. The light color and virtual void-free Red cedar has a reddish brown cast. It machines and finishes very a very attractive and unique heartwood that oxidizes to a dull well. Yellow Cypress is often used the most consistent thickness of core eliminates the “telegraphing” effect that we find in appearance when finished. brown upon exposure to the outdoors as well as indoors. It is Natural or Brown Ash is also any imported or domestic veneer most other core options for hardwood faced plywood. elements. typically used in the manufacturing available and is often referred to of paneling, furniture, and fencing. core panels available on the market today. When consistency as Cabinet Ash. is important, these Poplar Core panels should be used for the > Pluma-Ply with Birch Cherry project. These Rotary Whole Piece Face and Back Veneers are Faces: These White Basswood 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, , Douglas 1.0mm thick, 40% thicker than typical North American Face Birch whole piece 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, & 12/4 12/4 & 16/4 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4 & 12/4 Veneers. faced panels offer Select & Better Select and Better Mixed Grain or Vertical Grain #1 Common C & Better the same lightweight #1 Common Available S4S or Rough The faces and backs are available in a range of grades to construction with an Basswood is very light in weight The finest Cherry is grown and sawn in the Northeastern portion meet multiple applications: and roughly half the density of is North America’s most affordable faces suitable for painting and staining. Oak. It is known for its work ability of the United States. Cherry is plentiful softwood species. It is B = Staining or Painting The Poplar cross bands are also whole piece, virtually and is often used in place of or very easy to machine and finishes among the strongest and hardest in conjunction with Hard & Soft very nicely. It has a tight, slightly softwood species. Fir is unique BB = Painting or Laminating eliminating all core voids under the faces. The white Maple and Birch due to its creamy swirling but unassuming grain. among all softwood species in that C = Covered, Upholstered, or unseen frame stock. Birch face and Natural Birch backs are 0.7mm thick from white appearance. Basswood is The more desirable heartwood is it is naturally dimensionally stable, very desirable among carvers and reddish brown in color while the having the ability to season well in North America. Different from the Russian Birch faces turners. sapwood has a light yellow shade. position. Douglas Fir possesses a Cherry has long been a leading light rosy color that is set off by its on Chinese produced panels. Available in thicknesses choice among the cabinet and remarkably straight and handsome ranging from 1/8” to 1-1/2” x 48.5” wide x 96.5” Birch furniture industries. grain pattern. long. These J-grade cores produce the flatness desired 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 in the construction of high-end cabinets, casework and Select and Better Hickory Hood furniture. #1 Common 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 Distribution Birch is a relatively dense wood FAS1F with a closed tight grain. This #1 Common McEwen Group Visit www.garnicaplywood.com for more information makes for a very stable and on these panels. strong material offering; however, Hickory is considered to be one of www.HoodDistribution.com difficulty in machining sometimes the more dense of all commonly becomes an issue. The majority of utilized hardwoods. Hickory is Birch that is yielded from cuts is known for its relatively closed grain light tan to light yellowish brown and reddish brown to light tan in color and is commonly known color. Hickory is used quite as “Yellow Birch”. Birch trees are extensively in the manufacturing not large in size, therefore long of flooring. lengths and wide widths are not readily available. 4 5 DOMESTIC LUMBER

Maple, Hard Oak, White , Poplar, Yellow Spruce Walnut 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4, Ponderosa 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4, 1x4 thru 1x12 #2 S4S 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4, & 16/4 & 16/4 & 16/4 & 16/4 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 The are members of the Select & Better FAS1F C & Better FAS1F pine family and are closely related FAS1F #1 Common #1 Common Moulding Grade #1 Common to the . Spruce machines #1 Common 4/4 Brown ( grade) relatively well and maintains (Quarter Sawn & Rift Sawn also 1x12 S4S Yellow Poplar is probably excellent stability. The heartwood Walnut has been a popular choice Select & Better available) #2 & #3 Common considered the most valued of all is light tan to reddish brown with among woodworkers for many the hardwood species because sapwood being off-white. years. It machines and glues very Hard Maple is a very popular and White Oak is the more desirable Ponderosa Pine is a very stable of the abundance of supply and well and is extremely stable. The widely utilized hardwood. It is choice in the Oak family. It is more wood and machines extremely versatility. It is reasonably stable heartwood is brown to black and very dense and is generally pale dense than Red Oak and well. It is light weight with a and machines and glues quite the sapwood is basically white. tan in color. Hard Maple has a possesses a more even texture. straight grain and even texture. well. Poplar has a light to dark Walnut is one of the few wide variety of common uses. Therefore, White Oak is easier to The heartwood is brown to green heartwood with a creamy that actually lighten (instead of Among them are flooring, cutting work and finish in comparison to light tan with a white sapwood. sapwood. It is used extensively darken) with age. Walnut is used surfaces, fixtures, and furniture. Red Oak. Due to the abundance Ponderosa Pine is used extensively as both a paint and stain grade extensively in the manufacture of DOMESTIC LUMBER of tyloses in the pores of White in the millwork industry in the moulding. fine furniture and . Oak, it can be used in certain manufacture of wood windows Maple, Soft exterior applications. White Oak and doors. It is also a very popular 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, can be very light grey to very choice for moulding. light tan in color. White Oak is a & 12/4 favorite choice for architectural FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (FSC) CERTIFIED MATERIAL Select & Better millwork. Pine, Hood Distribution supports responsible multi-stakeholder organization, FSC applies the directive of #1 Common Southern Yellow Pecan forest management and is FSC Chain of its members to develop forest management and chain of (Ask about Figured Maple also 1x4 thru 1x12 S4S Custody (CoC) certified. FSC certification custody standards, deliver trademark assurance and provide available) 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 C & Better & #2 Grade provides a credible link between production accreditation services to a global network of committed FAS1F Soft Maple possesses many of 2x6 thru 2x12 S4S and consumption of forest products, businesses, organizations and communities. the same general characteristics #1 Common C & Better as Hard Maple. However, it is not enabling consumers and businesses to org nearly as dense or strong. Soft Pecan is a medium density Pattern Stock – make purchasing decisions that benefit www.fsc. Long standing relationships with reputable that RA-CoC-003323 Maple is medium in density with a hardwood with a closed grain that D & Better & #2 Grade people and the environment as well as possess the same initiatives as Hood Distribution afford us the fine texture and close grain. It has possesses a nice appearance KDAT Boards & Dimension – excellent machining and finishing in both clear and stain finishes. providing ongoing business value. As a ability to meet your certified wood requirements. properties. The heartwood varies It is light tan to reddish brown C & Better from pale to reddish gray and the in color. Pecan has grown in 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 Rough – popularity as a choice in the sapwood is white to off white. C & Better Soft Maple is predominately used hardwood flooring industry. It AMERICAN FOREST LAND – THE GREAT RENEWABLE RESOURCE in the construction of cabinetry has also long been a choice for fine furniture and cabinetry. Southern Yellow Pine is a collective and in the manufacture of a wide term that encompasses several variety of moulding profiles for > 8 million acres of old growth timber species that grow throughout is preserved in our National Parks and both paint and stain applications. the South. Yellow Pine is usually Pine, very coarse textured with highly Wildlife Conservation areas. pronounced growth rings. It is Oak, Red Eastern White typically brownish yellow in color > Every year, 6 trees are planted for every 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 and can sometimes have an almost orange tint. Yellow Pine is most one tree that is harvested or destroyed by & 16/4 Furniture Grade (Knotty) often soft and relatively easy to disaster. Appalachian, Southern, C & Better work. The bulk of the production & Northern stock 1x4 thru 1x12 S4S is used structurally in the building industry. However, yellow pine is > Loggers, sawmills, furniture FAS1F Standard & Premium often run into tongue and manufacturers, cabinet shops and paper #1 Common D & Better flooring, beaded ceiling, and bevel University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Law School: Advanced Manufacturing in mills produce $200 billion in forest Clear Finger-joint siding profiles. Memphis, TN supplied the superior, majestic woodwork while Hood distribution (Quarter Sawn & Rift Sawn also products earch year. supplied the Rift Cherry lumber and panels for this FSC Certified jog available) Eastern White Pine is very soft in texture, light weight, and light in Emerald Ash Borer is a beetle that Red Oak is one of the better color. It is pale yellow to a light > known and most widely used cream in color. It machines and disrupts the Ash tree’s ability to transport species of wood in the United glues very well. Eastern White water and nutrients. This beetle was States. Red Oak is very hard; Pine is used for cabinetry and however, it machines, stains, and millwork. Hood discovered in Michigan in 2002. By the finishes quite well. The open grain summer of 2014, 23 states had discovered of Red Oak often does not require Distribution filling as part of the finishing this beetle. The Emerald Ash Borer has process. Red Oak varies in color McEwen Group cost the forest products industry tens of from light pink to light red. It has millions of dollars, due to the killing of been a top choice in the cabinet www.HoodDistribution.com and furniture industries for years. standing timber and the enforcement of the USDA’s quarantines on the harvesting in these 23 states and parts of Canada. 6 7 IMPORT & EXOTIC LUMBER 9 Wenge 4/4 Select & Better durable, is a very hard, Wenge and dimensionally stable wood. It machines and finishes very well. almost to is dark chocolate Wenge has long Wenge black in color. as one of the been regarded flooring. wood for choices premier Zebrawood 4/4 Select & Better is very heavy and Zebrawood and uniquely strikinghard in its It texture coarse has a appearance. with color gold in and is light almost to of dark brown streaks black running throughout. is primarily used in Zebrawood conjunction with other woods its unique due to as an accent appearance. 4/4 & 8/4 (Other thicknesses special are order) Quality) European FEQ (First Grade industryAmong professionals, the most one is considered Teak and beautiful species in valuable It hard, the world. is very strong, naturally Teak and durable. act that as a oil silicates contains in salt the elements preserver to It is a very environments. water that wood grained straight stable, with well machines reasonably varies Teak equipment. the proper brown to yellow from in color the to and darkens with exposure Because of its natural elements. has a history of Teak traits, use in the ship building extensive industry. Overcut SapeleOvercut of Hood Distribution stock locations Many to our customers Sapele for “overcut” Overcut each board. the yield from maximize length, but over Sapele is shipped 2”-4” of many How the full length tally. at invoiced 9’-10’ ordering are customers our millwork finished product ? In an 8’ long lumber for overcut 8’ can order a customer this example, will Each board door. make an 8’ lumber to and only be - 8’4” 8’2” at the customer ship to an 8’ while yielding board, an 8’ for charged finished product. Sapele closely resembles African Sapele closely resembles it however, in appearance, Mahogany specie has The and heavier. is harder is oftenan interlocking that wavy grain Sapele is a medium in appearance. with a medium color brown reddish It carriestexture. the typical Mahogany the but does not have look and color, and stability of true same strength and Sapele finishes well Mahogany. well. machines relatively Pine, Radiata Pine, S4S 1x2 thru 1x12 C & Better Moulding Blanks Joint Finger & Unprimed Primed Select Patterns is a softwoodRadiata tree, Pine than (denser) it is harder however, is tree The species. hardwood several States. the United to native more is now Radiata Pine However, widely known be an import to wood and distributed being sawn versus is used Radiata Pine domestically. shelving, mouldings, for extensively It very trim boards. and interior well. Purpleheart item Special Order Purpleheart is also known as and Violet or called Amaranth commonly It is very be and can hard Wood. unless the proper work difficult to Purpleheart has a is utilized. tooling with a medium grain straight relatively and is verytexture deep rich purple will turn color The color. or time if left raw over dull brown unsealed. Sapele or Spanish Cedar Mahogany (Great Substitute) 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4, & 16/4 Select Grade & Better and Quarter Grain Mixed Sawn oup Hood Distribution McEwen Gr www.HoodDistribution.com Padauk ItemSpecial Order in is very and coarse hard Padauk with an interlockingtexture grain Itpattern. is also commonly is Padauk Vermillion. known as with in color dark red to light throughout. streaks contrasting is primarily used as Padauk in upper end wood an accent cabinetry and furniture. Mahogany, Genuine 8/4, 10/4, 12/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 16/4 FAS1F Grain & Pattern Grain Mixed is the premier Genuine Mahogany workers among the wood choice It of the world. is moderately factor of the strength The dense. specie is very in relation high Genuine weight. its physical to is a veryMahogany stable and machines that wood durable well. and finishes exceptionally in It brown is medium reddish darkens and dramatically color Genuine Mahogany with age. the in utilized is extensively and cabinet industries. furniture Mukulungu Redwood) (African E4E 5/4 x 6” 2x4 thru 2x8 4x4 Posts Select is African similar very dense and heavy, It Ipe. to species African is an in density is the closest that and exterior properties Ipe to of any African other species available. machine is difficult to Rosewood Most often and heavy in weight. used in exterior applications such as decking its natural due to and low decay to resistance maintenance The characteristics. heartwood is a pinkish and red is just pink, that with no sapwood from in color variance dramatic the heartwood. to sapwood Red Grandis Red Grandis (Eucalyptus Grandis) 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 FAS1f #1 Common Premium and grain a straight specie offers The that color medium pink a consistent other resemble can be finished to is a Grandis species. Red fine wood product. It qualitytop solid wood is high end applications for ideally suited and commercial in residential cabinets, including furniture, use, doors and design, interior moldings, the needs of the satisfying windows, most demanding markets. Sipo/Utile 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 Select & Better importSipo is another African specie for substitute is an excellent that to Compared Genuine Mahogany. workability is Sipo’s other substitutes, of Genuine that Mahogany. closest to heartwood The uniform contains defined with a well color brown red, Sipo is most often used in sapwood. the rot exterior due to applications characteristics. resistence African Mahogany closely resembles closely resembles Mahogany African in its color Genuine Mahogany the However, and workability. have to species does tend African or of ribbon-figure a prominence is Mahogany African stripe”. “ribbon It is color. brown a medium reddish than most expect in color much lighter it dramatically However, be. it to Ribbondarkens stripe with age. is very Mahogany in African attractive for choice and is a nice its appearance cabinetry and furniture. Mara Macho 4/4, 6/4, & 8/4 Select & Better Mara and Brazil, Imported Peru from Macho is easily kiln but has a dried, grain The tendency twist to and bow. has similar characteristics Spanish to but the durability is rated Cedar, Mara exterior applications. for low color brown medium Macho contains heartwood Said and pinkish sapwood. machine easily and finish smoothly. to Mahogany, African 8/4 & 12/4 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, Select & Better oup is a complete online resource is a complete Hood Distribution Jatoba is a very and durable Jatoba hard shock with excellent wood to It is oftentimes referred resistance. is reddish Jatoba Cherry. as Brazilian golden with a faint in color brown lumber is primarily Jatoba glow. and furniture, flooring, used for handles. Premium, Select and Comsel Ipe’ Select Ipe’ Comsel and Premium, is very dense and heavy and is machine. difficult to reasonably applications outdoor for It is great and decay to its resistance due to characteristics. maintenance low and rating carries a Class A fire Ipe’ than treated times harder is many heartwoodThe brown is olive pine. in color dramatically and contrasts grey-brown to the yellow-grey to is primarily in utilized Ipe’ sapwood. docks, the construction of decks, and boardwalks. marinas, Jatoba 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 Select & Better Cedar, Spanish Cedar, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 16/4 Select Premium Select and Better to is closely related Spanish Cedar Mahogany;and resembles however, and the grain in weight it is lighter and softer coarse is more pattern stable It is a relatively in texture. very machines that wood well woodworking . with standard decay to is resistant Spanish Cedar and dry which makes termites wood exterior for it a popular choice desirable more The applications. primarily heartwood all are grades pink tint light to with a pale brown Ipe’ Clear Decking available 1x4 thru 1x12 Eased 4 Edges 5/4 x 6" E4E 2x4 thru 2x12 4x4 Posts McEwen Gr descriptions of our products. www.hooddistribution.com of products and technical knowledge for woodworking professionals. 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Bubinga ItemSpecial Order Bubinga is a very and heavy hard as to is often that referred wood It Rosewood. is veryAfrican deep red darker with some sporadic in color Bubinga is primarily veining. color used in the construction of fine cabinetry pieces. and furniture Birch, Russian Birch, 4/4 & 8/4 Select Grade Grade #1 Common (knownRussian Birch as Baltic Birch with hardwood is a fine grain as well) Its texture even sapwood. white takes stains very so finished well to natural from range products could lumber is an Russian Birch color. any finger furniture, for choice excellent flooring, edge glued panels, jointed mouldings and other specialty products. European is normally white, Beech is normally white, European and is or pale brown pale cream drying relieve stresses to steamed out a pinkish-redwhile also bringing texture even Beech has a fine, color. dense and easy to and is relatively very specie responds The machine. and sanding and finishing to well wear. to a resistance promotes “It for is often used as a substitute expensive and other more Alder used for Beech is commonly species. and flooring. furniture, cabinetry, Beech, European Streamed Beech, European 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, & 10/4 Superior Grade Superior 1 Face Grade Cabinet Apitong ItemSpecial Order is a veryApitong and tough dense grain coarse with a relatively wood Itpattern. and is highly durable for woods other is chosen over decay they may where applications wear. to is exposure or there Lauan; however, is similar to Apitong the due to it does not finish as well structure. of the grain coarseness heartwoodThe dark is moderately has Apitong in color. red brownish in the United successful been largely in truck bed and truck flooring States applications. IMPORT & EXOTIC LUMBER EXOTIC & IMPORT 8 DOMESTIC PLYWOOD

LUMBER GRADE RULES

FAS FIF SELECT #1 COM #2 & 2B #3A COM #3B COM FAS Limits Alder Birch Cypress 1/4" A-C, A-4, B-4 and C-C White, Natural and Red 1/4" A-3 Minimum Size Board 6" x 8' Same as FAS 4" x 6' 3" x 4' 3" x 4' 3" x 4' 3" x 4' PITH= Wane in FASIFACE: 1/2" A-C and B-2 1/8" A-4 Bending 1/2" A-2 for species SM in inches FAS transmission 3/4" A-2, A-C, B-2 and C-C 1/4" B-4 Beaded 3/4" A-1 being graded applies to better face. Wane= * 3/4" 5x8 A-4 1/4" B-2 and B-4 Plain Sliced Faces #1 Common Side: Plain Sliced and Plank Matched Faces Veneer Core Minimum Size Cutting 4" x 5' 4" x 2' 3" x 2' 3" x 2' Not less than 1/2 Length 1/3W or 1/2L 1/2" A-1, B-2 and C-3 3" x 7' 3" x 3' 1 1/2" wide Widest wane added Veneer Core, MDF Core and Combi Core 3/4" A-1, A-2, B-2, C-3 and D-3 containing Knot= 3/4" 4x10 B-2 Grandis, Red 1/3 SM together: Length 36 sq. inches can be on both edges. Ash 3/4" 5x8 A-4 1/4” B-1, B-2, B-2 and B-4 Warp= Rotary Cut (Whole Piece & Spliced) Faces 1/2” B-1 Basic Yield SM x 10 BETTER FACE TO SM x 8 SM x 6 SM x 4 SM x 3 Wane in Selects: White and Natural Entire board Pcs. 6" & Wider FAS 1/4" A-4, B-2 and B-4 Veneer Core and MDF Core 3/4” B-1 and B-2 83-1/3% GRADE FAS 60-2/3% 50% 33-1/3% 25% must be flat limitation applies to 1/2" A-1, B-1 and B-2 Plain Sliced Faces Formula to Determine SM SM+1 SM Unlimited Unlimited enough to S2S Better face. 3/4" A-1 and B-2 Veneer Core and MDF Core Number of Cuts 4 POOR FACE TO 3 2 Sound to S.S.T. Birch, Hood Ply #1 Common side: Rotary Cut (Whole Piece & Spliced) and (4 max.) GRADE (5 max.) (7 max.) Cuttings White and Natural Splits: 1/3W or 1/2L Plain Sliced Faces Hickory #1 COMMON 3/4" Proprietary Grade 1/4" A-2, A-4, B-2 and B-4 SM Needed to Take 6-15' 3-10' 2-7' not to exceed Veneer Core, MDF Core and Combi Core Rotary Cut (Whole Piece) Faces 2 x SM or 12" Widest wane added 1/2" B-2 Extra Cutting SM SM SM together. Veneer Core whichever is 3/4" A-1 and B-2 Extra Yield Needed SM x 11 SM x 9 SM x 8 greater. Length can be on Plain Sliced Faces 1/4" (5.2mm) Good 1 Side for Extra Cutting 91-2/3% 75% 66-2/3% both side. Cherry Veneer Core and MDF Core Splits shall not 1/2" (12mm) Good 2 Side 1/4" B-4 Beaded Special Yields 97% Rule 97% Rule 2 + 3 SM to 1' SM-100% 1' SM 2A Com diverge 1" in 12" Pcs. 4”& 5” Wide 3/4" (18mm) Good 2 Side 1/4" A-4, B-1, B-2 and B-4 -2 cuts full On Better be 100% 2' SM SMx 8 on Better 1/3W or 1/2L Mahogany () 1" (25mm) Good 2 Side 1/2" A-2 and B-2 width any Face clear or SMx 9 2A Com- Face and First Lineal applies to both faces. 1/4" A-4 and B-4 Rotary Cut (Whole Piece & Spliced) Faces 3/4" A-1 and B-2 length; Pcs. SM x 11 in Clear Face reverse side Foot Rule: 1/2" A-1 and B-2 Add widest wane Veneer Core 3/4" 4x10 A-1 6" & wider one cutting Cuttings of cuttings Applies to both 3/4" A-1, A-4 and B-2 ends of Board, to together. * 3/4" A-4 and 5x8 with 6-12" on Better 2B Com- sound; 3/4" 4x10 A-4 contain not over Plain Sliced Faces SM Face. Sound will also 25% unsound Add total length * A-3 and A-4 Birch back panels Plain Sliced Faces Veneer Core and MDF Core SM x 11.64 97% Rule Cuttings qualify for wood. of wane from both available at the Jacksonville location. Veneer Core and MDF Core for Yield 3A Com edges. Cedar, Aromatic NOTE: This chart summarizes the main requirements for the standard grades. For complete information, consult the appropriate section of the NHLA Rule Book. 1/4” A-3 and A-4 1/2” A-2 Plain Sliced Faces VENEER CUTS Veneer Core HOW LUMBER IS SAWN > Rotary Cut > Quarter Sliced > Plain Sawn In Mahogany, this technique produces what is commonly know as Rotary is the process of peeling the entire Quarter Sliced is the method of slicing the Plain sawn lumber is also commonly referred to as "ribbon stripe". Quarter sawn lumber creates more log waste and long. Turning the log, while shaving the veneer veneer perpendicular to the growth rings. This "flat sawn". This is the most common and widely therefore the end result of narrower boards in relation the plain as it turns produces Rotary Cut veneer. This method produces a straight grain appearance, used method of sawing. Plain sawn lumber is sawn technique. process is the only cutting method that is similar to Rift Cut. Quarter Slicing the Oak produced by making the first cut on a tangent to the capable of producing whole piece face veneers. Rotary cut will species will produce a flake pattern, but only produces the circumference of the log. Each additional cut is then made parallel > Rift Sawn yield veneer with a broad grain pattern with no plain sliced straight grain or stripes in other species. Since the cut is to one before. This method produces the widest possible boards The technique of is very similar to that or quartered appearance. Rotary cut veneers are used in the perpendicular to the growth rings, Quarter Slicing produces

LUMBER GRADE RULES AND HOW LUMBER IS SAWN GRADE RULES AND HOW LUMBER LUMBER with the least amount of log waste. Therefore, it is more economical of producing similar limitations and majority of panels produced in North America. This process narrow veneer flitches and yields less veneer than the Plain in comparison to the other sawing techniques utilized within the advantages. During rift sawing, the quartered log yields the most veneer per log and is usually less expensive Sliced method. industry. Plain sawn lumber offers a distinct cathedral effect to the portion is turned slightly off perpendicular before than sliced veneer. grain on the face of the boards. cutting to not expose the medullary ray in an effort to minimize the > Rift Cut amount of "flake" on the face of the board. Rift sawing produces a > Plain Sliced Rift Cut is the process of slicing the veneer > Quarter Sawn virtually straight grain appearance on the face of the board with Plain slicing a log occurs when a log is only at a 15 degree angle to the radius of the log. Quarter sawn lumber is produced by first quartering little to no visible "flake". The rift sawing technique also produces turned a few inches at a time when slicing it, This process produces straight, striped grain the log followed by sawing it perpendicular to the a measurable amount of log waste and yields narrower boards in versus a constant turn and peeling method appearance without the flakes that appear in annual growth rings. This particular method of sawing relation to plain sawn lumber. used for Rotary Cut veneer. Plain Sliced veneer Quarter Sliced veneer. Red and White Oak are generally the produces a nice straight grain appearance on the face produces a cathedral grain pattern, similar to the pattern species that are Rift Cut to avoid the flakey appearance. Rift of the board. In many species, this technique of sawing makes the produced when plain sawn lumber is produced. Plain Sliced Cut method yields the least amount of veneer than any other medullary rays visible on the face of the board in the form of "flake". veneer is cut along the growth rings, producing the highest method and the most expensive. This process also yields narrow yield of any "slicing" method. flitches of veneer, similar size of Quarter Sliced veneer flitches. 10 11 PLYWOOD CORE TYPES

PLYWOOD CORE TYPES > Combination Core: There are two types of > MDF Core: Medium Density Fiberboard Core has Combination Core construction. The first type the most uniform thickness and consistency of any Maple, Maple, Pre-Finished Pine, Knotty consists of a center veneer core and a crossband panel core. The face and back veneer are glued Hood Ply White White, Hood Ply 1/4" A-4, B-4 and C-4 veneer on both sides of the center with a layer of directly to the MDF Core without the need for a 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" 1/4" UV1S 1/2" B-2 and C-2 MDF, particleboard, or under the face crossband veneer. The consistency in thickness and Proprietary Grade 1/2" UV1S and UV2S 3/4" B-2 and C-2 and back veneer. The second type consists of an oriented strand flatness makes MDF Core panels the preferred choice for 32mm Rotary Cut (Whole Piece) Faces 3/4" UV1S and UV2S Plain Sliced Faces board or wafer board center with a veneer crossband on both construction. Veneer Core Proprietary Grade Veneer Core and MDF Core sides, under the face and back veneer. Combination Core can Rotary Cut (Whole Piece) Faces Poplar be used when the project calls for consistent flatness and good > Particleboard Core: Particleboard Core panels Maple Veneer Core fastener holding strength ability, without the weight of a MDF or are constructed similar to MDF Core panels, with 1/4" B-4 particleboard core. the face & back veneers glued directly to the core. White & Natural 1/2" B-2 Oak, Red Particleboard Core lays flat like MDF, but does 1/4" B-2 and B-4 Beaded 3/4" B-2 1/4" B-2 and B-4 Beaded > Lumber Core: Lumber edge glued into a solid not have the screw-hold strength of other cores. 1/4" A-1, A-4, B-2, B-4 and C-4 Rotary Cut (Spliced) Faces 1/4" A-2, B-2 and B-4 slab is considered Lumber Core. Lumber Core Particleboard Core is the least expensive of all core types. 1/4" 4x10 B-4 Veneer Core 1/2" A-1, B-2 and C-3 plywood is most often found in the construction of 1/2" A-1, B-2, B-4 and C-3 3/4" A-1, B-2 and C-3 import panels, usually only 18mm thickness panels. > Veneer Core: Veneer Core plywood consists of a DOMESTIC PLYWOOD 3/4" A-1, B-2, C-2 and D-3 Sapele 3/4" 4x10 B-2 and C-2 * 3/4" B-4 and 5x8 Lumber Core plywood consists of a face & back center veneer and crossband veneers alternately 1/4" A-4 and B-1 * 3/4" A-3 and 5x8 Rotary Cut (Whole Piece & Spliced) and veneer, then a layer of crossband veneer, with the edge glued layered on both sides of the center to the desired 1/2" A-1 Rotary Cut (Whole Piece & Spliced) Plain Sliced Faces lumber in the center. Lumber Core plywood should be used for thickness producing an odd number of veneers for 3/4" A-2 and Plain Sliced Faces (Rift and Quarter Sawn also available) the bending strength and screw-hold ability. The ability of Lumber the core. The weight-bearing strength of Veneer * 3/4" A-4 and 5x8 Veneer Core and MDF Core Veneer Core, MDF Core and PB Core Core plywood to bounce back makes it an excellent choice when Core plywood is excellent along with its bending strength and Plain Sliced and Quarter Sawn Faces constructing long or wide shelves in cabinets or closets. screw-hold ability. Veneer Core panels are lighter in weight than Veneer Core Oak, White any other core type. Maple, Pre-Finished 1/4" A-4 and B-4 Veneer Core Plywood Core Grades White & Natural 1/2" B-2 Walnut 1/4" B-2 and C-4 UV1S 3/4" A-1 and B-2 1/4" A-4, B-2, and B-4 Grade Description J Grade K Grade L Grade M Grade 3/8" C-2 UV1S Rotary Cut (Whole Piece & Spliced) and 1/2" A-2, A-4 and B-2 Thickness of Crossband Adjacent to the Faces Any Thickness Thicker than 1/10” 1/10” & Thinner Any Thickness Any Thickness 1/2" C-2 UV1S and UV2S Plain Sliced Faces 3/4" A-1 and B-2 Knotholes or Other Openings Maximum Diameter None Allowed 3/8” 3/4 1” 2-1/2” 5/8" C-2 UV2S * 3/4" A-4 and 5x8 (Rift and Quarter Sawn also available) Splits, Gaps, and Other End or Edge Openings Maxmum Width: 1/8” 1/4” 1/2” 1" 3/4" B-2, C-2 and C-3 UV1S and UV2S Veneer Core and MDF Core Plain Sliced Faces Can Only Be Visible on One Edge or End Rotary Cut (Whole Piece) Faces Veneer Core and MDF Core Veneer Core CORE SPECIE ATTRIBUTES - DOMESTIC FIR & POPLAR FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (FSC) CERTIFIED MATERIAL The core is made with alternating veneer inner plies. The inner-ply veneer is not as forgiving and varying degrees of core transfer is species are usually fir for production out of west coast mills and possible depending on the surface veneer or core construction As with lumber, Hood Distribution also has long standing relationships with reputable manufacturers poplar for production out of east coast mills. Veneer core panels specified. The platform and core species is determined by the whereby demands for certified panels can be easily achieved. It must be kept in mind that panel products are relatively light in comparison with composite panels, typically types of trees that grow in the region of manufacture. Which is are a little different than lumber in that they can be 100% FSC certified or only some percentage FSC weighing about 70lbs per 3/4" panel. Veneer core offers great better: fir or poplar cores? It really comes down to overall individual www.fsc.org RA-CoC-003323 certified based on the various components utilized to manufacture to the panel. Please ask your sales strength and stability with better spanning properties than either preference and past application experiences. The larger domestic representative for further details. PBC or MDF. Veneer core does have a wider variance in thickness in plywood manufacturers have plants on both the west and east comparison with highly engineered PBC or MDF. coasts; therefore, core species is not a preference by manufacturer and is truly dictated by geographic specie availability. METHODS OF MATCHING FACE VENEER ON PLYWOOD As hardwood veneer skins become increasingly thinner, the quality of the inner plies under the veneer face and back become Some hardwood plywood experts put the two top core species to > Book Match > Rotary increasingly important to the quality of the panel. Due to this, the test. The results are in the chart below: Book matching is achieved by turning over every Rotary Cut veneer is one continuous veneer, other veneer flitch component to match the creating a very broad grain pattern. Rotary Attributes Fir Core Hardwood Plywood Poplar Core Hardwood Plywood grain from component to component across veneer is peeled from the log with a lathe while Bending strength High Moderate the panel for an aesthetically pleasing product. spinning the log. Rotary is used to achieve either Book Matched and Slip Matched veneer are sliced from the log a whole piece or spliced veneer. Density Moderate Moderate instead of peeled from the log. Movement after drying Low Moderate Sanding Good Difficult > Slip Match Screw holding Good Good Slip Match Veneer components are spliced side Screwing Good Good by side without matching the grain at the joints. Slip Matching creates the look of laying boards Hood Shaping Good Difficult side by side. Distribution Toughness Moderate Low 12 Weight Moderate Moderate 13 McEwen Group IMPORT PLYWOOD

DOMESTIC PLYWOOD GRADE RULES Face Grades A Grade B Grade C Grade D Grade Birch, Ash, Maple and Poplar: Rotary-Cut, Quarter-Cut, Plain-Sliced Beech, European Birch, White: Mahogany (Khaya) Poplar, White & Natural Pin Knots and Small Burls, Comb. Avg. ANSI 10- 4 to 1/4" 16- 8 to 1/4" No Limit No Limit Steamed TigerLITE & TigerPLY 5.2mm A-1 & B-2 5.2mm BB/CC Conspicuous Burls, Max. ANSI 3/8" 1/2" No Limit No Limit 5.2mm A-2 12mm C-2 TigerLITE 18mm A-1 12mm BB/CC Sound and Repaired Knots in Comb ANSI No 4 8 10 12mm A-2 18mm C-2 TigerLITE Plain-Sliced, Veneer Core 18mm BB/CC Repaired Knots ANSI No 4 to 1/8" 4 to 1/2" 5 to 3/4" 18mm A-1 TigerLITE is an ultra light weight Veneer Core Mineral Streaks ANSI Slight Slight Yes Yes Plain-Sliced, Veneer Core Birch face and back veneer Vine ANSI Slight Yes Yes Yes Maple, White Rough Cut ANSI No Slight Two 8" Areas 5% of Panel panel constructed with a 9 ply 5.2mm B-2 Sande Blended Repaired Tapering Hairline Splits ANSI Two 1/16" x 6" Four 1/8" x 8" Four 3/16" x 8" Six 1/4" x 10" Bending Plywood Plantation Kiri core. 46 lbs. per 12mm B-2 & C-2 (Raw & UV1S) Available by Special Order 3mm Bending Poplar 4x8 18mm panel. 18mm B-2 & C-2 (Raw, UV1S & Face Grades A Grade B Grade C Grade (Column) 18mm C-2 TigerPLY UV2S) Walnut & 8x4 (Barrel) TigerPLY is a Birch face and back Rotary Cut, Whole Piece Face, 18mm A-1 Red and White Oak: Rotary-Cut, Quarter-Cut, Plain-Sliced 9mm Bending Meranti 4x8 veneer panel constructed with a Veneer Core Plain-Sliced, Veneer Core Pin Knots and Small Burls, Comb. Avg. ANSI 12-10 to 1/4" 24-16 to 1/4" No Limit 9 ply machine composed Poplar Sound and Repaired Knots in Comb ANSI No 4 8 (Column) core with 2 step calibration. Repaired Knots ANSI No 4 to 1/8" 4 to 1/2" & 8x4 (Barrel) Meranti Hood European Mineral Streaks ANSI Slight Few to 8" Yes to 12" Veneer Core 2.7mm Overlay & Better Grade Poplar Core Panels Sap ANSI 5% Up to 20% Yes Birch, White: 5.2mm Overlay & Better, BB/CC Available with White Maple, Blended Repaired Tapering Hairline Splits ANSI Two 1/16" x 6" Four 1/8" x 8" Four 3/16" x 8" Birch, Chinese: TigerPLY Edge Core & PBB/CC Grades Natural Maple, White Birch, and White, Natural & Red 12mm C-2 9mm BB/CC Grade White Poplar Faces. This Italian Back Grades 1 BACK 2 BACK 3 BACK 4 BACK 5.2mm B-4 & C-2 18mm C-2 12mm BB/CC Grade Poplar core panel is superior to TigerPLY Edge Core was specifi- 18mm BB/CC Grade Sound Tight Knots ANSI 16 to 3/8" 16 to 3/4" Max 16 1/2"-1 1/2 Yes 12mm C-2 Domestic Poplar Core Panels cally developed for “exposed Veneer Core Knotholes ANSI No All Repaired All 3/8" 10 to 1 Up to 4" 15mm C-2 when you are comparing panel Repaired Knots ANSI No 8 to 1/2" Not No 18mm B-2, C-2 & D-2 edge” applications, like drawer weights and consistency from Sound Tight Burls ANSI Yes Yes Yes Yes Rotary Cut, Whole Piece Face, sides. The core is virtually void- Oak, Red panel to panel. The Calibrated Mineral/Sap ANSI Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Veneer Core free with no overlapping, pro- 5.2mm A-3, B-2, B-4 & FD/Pass core is virtually void-free and Rough Cut ANSI Two 8" Dia. Areas Yes Yes Yes Poplar & Eucalyptus Core Spe- ducing an attractive exposed Grades is available in sizes that are ½” Joints or Splits ANSI Six 1/8" x 12" Rep'rd Six 3/16" x 12" Rep'rd 3/8" x 1/4" LOP 1" to 1/4 LOP, cies edge. 12mm B-2 & C-2 Grades oversize. Italian Poplar Core 1/2" to 1/2 LOP, 1/4" to Full LOP 18mm B-2 & C-2 Grades panels are approximately 20% DOMESTIC PLYWOOD GRADE RULES Birch, Chinese: Cherry Rotary Cut, Whole Piece & Plain lighter than domestic poplar White, Pre-Finished 5.2mm B-2 Sliced Faces, Veneer Core core panels that are produced EPA Formaldehyde Rules Second Proposed Rule: Third-Party Certification Framework 5.2mm C-2 UV1S 12mm B-2 with domestic thickness specs. The EPA has proposed 2 rules aimed at protecting the public from The law also requires the establishment of a third-party certification 12mm C-2 UV1S & UV2S 18mm A-1 and B-2 Okoume ¼” C-2 (4x8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S) risks associated with formaldehyde exposure. The first proposal would program to ensure that composite wood panel producers comply with Plain-Sliced, Veneer Core 5.2mm BB/CC ¼” B-2 (4x8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S) implement emission standards and would apply to hardwood plywood, 15mm C-2 UV1S & UV2S the established emission limits. Under the proposed framework, third- Poplar & Eucalyptus Core Spe- ½”C-2 (4x8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S) medium-density fiberboard, particleboard, and finished goods containing party certifiers (TPCs) would be required to apply to EPA-recognized 18mm C-2 UV1S & UV2S 12mm BB/CC these products that are for sale in the U.S. The second proposal would accreditation bodies who would verify the certifiers’ ability to ensure Rotary Cut, Whole Piece Face, cies 15mm BB/CC ½” B-2 (4x8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S) establish third-party certification programs to ensure that the panel that panel producers comply with the formaldehyde emission standards. Veneer Core 18mm BB/CC ¾” C-2 (4x8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S) manufacturers comply with the formaldehyde emission limits. Under this rule, TPCs would audit composite wood panel producers and Poplar & Eucalyptus Core Spe- Faveria (White Virola) Veneer Core ¾” B-2 (4x8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S) verify compliance with the formaldehyde emission standards. First Proposed Rule: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite cies Available by Special Order ¾” C-2 4x10 TPCs would be responsible for activities such as: Wood Products Act Implementing Regulation Pine, Radiata ¾” B-2 4x10 As required by the law, the first proposal sets limits on how much • Regularly auditing composite wood panel producers Birch, Russian (Baltic) Hickory 6mm A-C Raw and UV Finished Panels formaldehyde may be released from composite wood products, including • Conducting and verifying formaldehyde emissions tests Available Ensuring that panel producers’ quality assurance/quality control 3mm 5x5 B/BB Grade 12mm B-2 11/32” Beaded 2” OC hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, particleboard and • **For underlayment, 10’ x 5’ procedures and testing complies with the government regulations 6mm 5x5 B/BB Grade 18mm B-2 9mm A-C finished goods containing these products, that are sold, supplied, offered panels are available also for sale, manufactured, or imported in the United States. It also includes 9mm 5x5 B/BB Grade Plain-Sliced, Veneer Core 12mm A-C **Considering the vast price protective yet common-sense exemptions from some testing and record 12mm 5x5 & 4x8 B/BB & BB/BB 15mm A-C keeping requirements for products made with no-added formaldehyde and availability challenges in Grades 18mm A-C resins. This proposal includes additional implementing provisions for: Russian Birch, This Italian panel 15mm 5x5 B/BB, BB/BB & BB/CP Veneer Core • Laminated products is considered a quality alterna- Grades • Testing requirements tive to Russian Birch. • Product labeling 18mm 5x5 & 4x8 B/BB, BB/BB & • Chain of custody documentation, and other record keeping BB/CP Grades requirements Hood 25mm 4x8 B/BB & BB/BB Grades > See Garnica Plywood on the • Enforcement Distribution Russian Birch veneer core Featured Product Page 3 • Product inventory sell-through provisions, including a product Hood stockpiling prohibition McEwen Group panels are the same specie ma- Distribution www.hooddistribution.com is a complete online resource terial throughout the panel with of products and technical knowledge for woodworking professionals. Visit minimal to no core voids. McEwen Group our website for answers to the technical questions along with pictures and descriptions of our products. www.HoodDistribution.com 14 15 IMPORT PLYWOOD GRADE RULES SPECIALTY PANELS

Indonesian/Malaysian Grade Rules > Fir, MDO > Meranti Plywood, Marine Grade 3/8" MDO 1-side, Raw (Unprimed) 6mm Aquatek FD Grade Free-Of-Defect, very similar characteristics to an ANSI/HPVA “A” Grade. 1/2" MDO 1-side & 2-side, Raw (Unprimed) 9mm Aquatek BB Grade Smooth, tight cut, full length veneer. Natural characteristics of the wood such as pin knots, sound burls, color streaks and spots are allowed. Dead knots, 3/4" MDO 1-side & 2-side, Raw (Unprimed) 12mm Aquatek stain and mineral streaks, decay, open splits, rough cut, torn grain, symmetrical patches are not allowed. Primed panels are available through special order. Medium Density 18mm Aquatek Aquatek is a multi ply marine plywood where both the face and inner Overlay (MDO) is a preferred product for sign making applications. CC Grade Natural characteristics of the wood are allowed. However, in comparison to the “BB Grade” the following characteristics ARE permitted: Color, dead knots plies are constructed of whole piece, color matched, Meranti veneers. and rough cut (if well puttied), and hairline splits (max. 6"). This panel is manufactured to the British Standard 6566 (BS 6566). The > Fir Plywood use of slightly thicker core veneers allows this panel to be competitively OVL Grade Overlay and Better Grade. In addition to BB and CC grade, OVL may contain dead knots and knot holes (if well puttied), stain and mineral streak, hairline 15/32" A-C priced while still being produced to a British Marine plywood standard. split (max. 12"), rough cut and torn grain. 23/32" A-C 4X8 & 61X121 Aquatek has good machining, nailing and screw holding properties and 31/32" B-C is easily stained and glued. Industrial Allows open defects such as splits and gaps at the veneer joint as well as all the natural characteristics of the wood specie. 23/32" A-C 4x8 & 4X10 Fire Treated > Okoume Plywood, Marine Grade NOTE: The BB and CC grades are usually combined and marketed as a BB/CC panel. > Fir Plywood, Marine Grade 1/4" A-B 6mm Marine 1088 3/8" A-B 9mm Marine 1088 1/2" A-B 12mm Marine 1088 Chinese Grade Rules 3/4" A-B In materials, the BS 1088 specification is a marine plywood spec that 1" A-B applies to plywood produced with untreated tropical hardwood veneers B/C or B/2 Grade Fairly uniform in color with slight contrasts allowed. Small conspicuous burls and pin knots allowed with a minimum number of scattered sound or 4'x8' veneer core full thickness panels constructed of slow growth inland that have a set level of resistance to fungal attack. The plies are bonded repaired knots. Both faces are typically sanded smooth.The “C” back grade is typically more on the C minus to D plus grade or compatible to a #1 and #2 Douglas Fir and Western to yield fine-grained, smooth faces. All with WBP glue which has been proven to be highly resistant to weather, mix back grade on ANSI/HPVA standards. back and inner plies are a "B" grade or better and will be full length. micro-organisms, cold and boiling water, steam and dry heat. Face and The edges of the panel will not have any cross-band gaps or edge splits core requirement are stringent and the moisture content of the panel C/D or C/2 Grade A larger color contrast is allowed. There are a unlimited number of conspicuous burls and pin knots and greater quantity of scattered sound and repaired in excess of 1/8". Larger panel sizes and tongue & groove (5/8th and must be between 6% and 14% when it leaves the factory. Although the knots allowed. “Blended Repaired” is allowed whereby splits in the veneer will be repaired with color matched putty. The “D” back grade is typically more thicker) panels are available through special order. initials BS are for "British Standard", the finished product does not have on the D minus grade or compatible to a #2 and #3 mix back grade on ANSI/HPVA standards. to be "British made". The standard is associated with Lloyd’s of London since it performs testing of products to this standard. D/E or D/3 Grade All defects not permitted by C grade will generally be allowed on D grade. More sound and dark pin knots, repaired knot holes, longer putty repaired 1/4" MarineTech S1S & S2S veneer splits will be allowed, but the number of knot holes is the major determining factor. The “E” back grade borders in grade and similarity to the #4 3/8" MarineTech S1S & S2S 1/2" MarineTech S1S & S2S > Cabinet Liner IMPORT PLYWOOD GRADE RULES or reject back grade on ANSI/HPVA standards. 5/8" MarineTech S1S & S2S 5.2mm Liner 1-side 3/4" MarineTech S1S & S2S 12mm Liner 1-side & 2-side NOTE: The majority of these panels are laid up on a Chinese Poplar core. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE APPLICATION OF THE PANEL. 1" MarineTech S1S 15mm Liner 1-side & 2-side B Grade: often used for upper-end cabinetry, architectural millwork, and furniture. MarineTech 4'x8' veneer core panels are designed for rigorous marine 18mm and 3/4" (Domestic) Liner 1-side & 2-side C Grade: used primarily on paint grade type applications, in lower-end case work, and for cabinet interiors in upper-end cabinetry. use with superior "B" grade faces that have no open holes or defects. The panels, primarily utilizing a veneer core Chinese Birch or Sande D Grade: used for non-visible cabinet parts. Panels are fully sanded with 60 grit paper (S1S – sanded one side, S2S substrate, have a thin white laminate sheet pressed to one or both sides. – sanded both sides). These panels feature Creek’s High-Integrity These panels are great for cabinet box construction (leaving a clean, Ultra-Core construction that provides composed cross-bands for tight white interior) or closet systems in applications where performance over a core or MDF core melamine is desired. Russian (Baltic) Birch Grade Rules core gap tolerances that are more stringent than APA and industry specs. One side panels have a high "C" grade back to provide minimal B Grade One piece sanded face with even color. No patches, voids or mineral streaks allowed. knot holes and splits. Two side panels have a "B" plugged back to > Pine (Southern Yellow) Plywood, T1-11 provide no open knot holes or defects. Interior cores are one piece high 5/8" 4", 8" & 12" On-Center Grooves, Premium Grade BB Grade One piece sanded face with generally even color. Slight pin knots and mineral streaks allowed. Open knots and defects are cut out and replaced with oval "C" grade. Larger panel sizes and tongue & groove (5/8th and thicker) Great for shed and out-building applications. patches. panels are available through special order. For more information visit: www.plumcreek.com CP Grade This is a fall down from BB with more patches on the face that may not always be matched for color. Splits less that 0.5 mm are allowed. > KerfKore > BoatPly A full line of patented bendable substrates, lightweight structural C Grade Un-sanded face that allows patches, open knots and veneer splits. 1/4” 4x8 BoatPly VC S1S & S2S panels and architectural panels. These products allow for 3/8” 4x8 BoatPly VC S1S & S2S the creation of numerous designs that open the opportunity NOTE: Russian Birch panels are a consistent specie throughout the panel (core and face and back veneer). 1/2” 4x8 BoatPly VC S1S & S2S to produce curves and innovative products as vast as your imagination. 5/8” 4x8 BoatPly VC S1S & S2S No matter what type of curve or lightweight needs you have, this is a 3/4” 4x8 BoatPly VC S1S & S2S product that can provide quicker results that are more accurate, with higher quality, and easier to fabricate than traditional methods. Hood Distribution stocks Prefinished Plywood Drawer sides in Import Birch Plywood and Domestic Maple Plywood. They are cut 3/4” 4x10 BoatPly VC S1S to width and edge-banded on the top edge. These Drawer Sides are available with or without the for the Drawer Bottom. 1” 4x8 BoatPly VC S1S BoatPly was developed by Hood Distribution and Roseburg Forest For more information visit: www.kerfkore.com Products for use in industrial applications for the Marine Industry. BoatPly uses Doug Fir or Radiata Pine 1-piece faces that have no open knots or defects. The panels are fully sanded with 60 grit paper. The core Hood uses a High “C” grade veneer with tight gap tolerances. The Backs use a Distribution “C” grade veneer with no more than dime size defects that have been repaired with . This panel uses more stringent tolerances McEwen Group than APA grade rules for superior strength in the Marine Construction www.hooddistribution.com is a complete online resource industry. of products and technical knowledge for woodworking professionals. Visit 16 our website for answers to the technical questions along with pictures and 17 descriptions of our products. COMPOSITE PANELS

Kirei Panels > Hardboard > MDF, Light & Ultra Light > Kirei Bamboo Panels: Kirei Bamboo is an eco-friendly material with Available in 4x8 panels in the following thicknesses: 1/8" Tempered & Tempered painted white 1-side 1/2" – 49x97, 49x121 a variety of available finish looks, 1/2” & 3/4” 1/4" Tempered 5/8" – 49x97, 49x121 Natural finish or Carbonized finish. 3/4" – 49x97, 49x121 Bamboo is a rapicly renewable, > Kirei Board: This is a lightweight, durable, environmentally > Particleboard, Industrial Grade 1" – 49x97 sustainable resource, manufactured friendly substitute for wood. Used in furniture, cabinetry, 1/2" – 49x97 Light weight MDF carries an average density of 34 lbs per with low or no-added-urea- casework, and wall panels, 5/8" – 49x97 cubic foot. It is specifically engineered for weight sensitive formaldehyde adhesives. This Kirei board is produced from 11/16" – 49x97, 49x121, 61x97 applications. The product provides a smooth, flawless surface, product contributes to LEED Environmental Quality credits. reclaimed sorghum straw and 3/4" – 49x73, 49x97, 49x109, 49x121, 61x121 and a smooth density profile. Light weight MDF is an ideal no-added-formaldehyde adhesive. 1" – 49x97 choice for millwork and lamination applications where finished Available in 4x8 sizes and the following thicknesses: 1/4”, 1/2” & 3/4” Kirei Board contributes to LEED 1-1/8" – 49x97, 61x97, 61x145 product weight is a concern. A Zebra finish is also available. Alternating bamboo strips between credits for Materials & Resources Natural and Carbonized to give the Zebra look. for Recycled content and Rapidly Renewable resources and Countertop Material > MDF, Exterior (EXTIRA) SPECIALTY PANELS SPECIALTY 3/4" – 25x73, 25x97, 25x121, 25x145, 30x121, 30x145, 36x97, 1/2" – 49x97, 25x194 > Kirei Wheatboard: Your solution to a non-formaldehyde emitting LEED credits for Indoor Environmental Quality for Low-emitting 36x121, 36x145 3/4" – 49x97, 49x194 wood product. Kirei wheatboard adhesives. 1" – 49x97 works like MDF, but contains Shelving 1-1/4" – 49x97 renewable resource material and Available in the following sizes: 3/4" – 12x144, 16x144 Edge EXTIRA panels are sanded two sides for a smooth, unprimed non-toxic adhesives. This product 6mm x 12” x 72” Particleboard carries an average density of 49 lbs per cubic surface that is moisture, rot, and termite resistant. This product contributes to LEED credits for 10mm x 3’ x 6’ square foot. CARB Phase I & II, No-added Urea Formaldehyde is manufactured from sustainable materials and is no-added Materials & Resources for recycled content and Indoor Environmental 20mm x 3’ x 6’ (NAUF), Moisture Resistant (MR), Fire Rated (FR), and Forest urea formaldehyde (NAUF). EXTIRA is backed by a 5-year limited Quality for Low emitting adhesives along with the Rapid Renewable 30mm x 3’ x 6’ Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified specifications can be met warranty and can be used for virtually any non-structural Resource credits. upon request. paint grade application including exterior millwork, door and window parts, signage, garage doors and other architectural STARBOARD BY KING PLASTICS > ColorCore & ColorBoard: King ColorCore® is multi-layered, enabling > Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), Industrial Grade components. each layer to contain a different 1/8" – 49x97 > Starboard ST: The ST board is a spcial, high-density polyethylene color. These sheets are intended for 1/4" – 49x97 Beaded 1.5" OC For more information visit: www.extira.com sheet that provides a scratch- signs and playground equipment 1/4" – 49x97 G1S Painted White resistant surface that is 25% due to the contrast of colors as you 1/4" – 49x97, 61x97 > MDF, Shelving stronger than the original StarBoard. machine into each layer. ColorBoard 3/8" – 49x97, 61x97 3/4" x 11-1/4" x 145" – Raw & White Redi-Shelf Designed for an outdoor kitchen is also intended for industrial 1/2" – 49x97, 49x121, 61x97, 61x121 3/4" x 11-1/4" x 194" – Raw application. Available in eight outdoor use and signs. ColorBoard in 5/8" – 49x97, 49x121, 61x97, 61x121 3/4" x 15-1/4" x 145" – White Redi-Shelf standard colors: Black, White, a high density polyethylene available in a variety of bright colors and 11/16" – 49x97, 49x121, 61x97, 61x145 3/4" x 15-1/4" x 194" – Raw Evergreen, Seafoam, Mocha Brown, sheet sizes. 3/4" – 49x97, 49x121, 49x145, 61x97, 61x121, 61x145 Sanshade, Everglade, and Dolphin Gray. All stock sheets are 54” x 96” 15/16" – 49x97, 61x97 > Melamine, Thermally Fused in standard thicknesses, ¼”, ½”, and ¾” ColorCore and ColorBoard are available through special order in 1" – 49x97, 61x97, 61x121 1/4" – 49x97 a variety of colors, thicknesses, and sheet sizes. 1-1/8" – 49x97, 61x97 1/2" – 49x97 Other sizes and special colors are available through special order. 1-1/4" – 49x97, 61x97 5/8" – 49x97, 61x97 > Plasti-Bal Partitions: King Plasti-Bal® is heavy duty, waterproof, MDF carries an average density of 49 lbs per cubic foot. CARB 3/4" – 49x97, 61x97, 61x109 Starboard ST is readily available in 1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4”x54”x96” aesthetically attractive, graffiti Phase I & II, No-added Urea Formaldehyde (NAUF), Moisture 1" – 49x97 Resistant (MR), Fire Rated (FR), and Forest Stewardship Council Thermally fused melamine is readily available in White, Antique sheet sizes and eight standard colors (Black, White, Evergreen, resistant and easy to clean. This (FSC) Certified specifications are stocked in many of our White, Almond, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Black, Hard Rock Maple Seafoam, Mocha Brown, Sanshade, Everglade, Dolphin Gray). board is designed for bathroom locations. (Cabinet Maple), Pearwood, and Executive Cherry (Traditional Other thicknesses, sheet sizes and specialty colors are available partitions, vaniety countertops, Cherry). Special colors/patterns and panel sizes are available through special order. benches, and shower enclosures. Available in seventeen colors and > MDF, Double Refined (Door Grade) through special order. NAUF, NAF, FSC, and Fire Rated Melamine 1/2" – 49x97, 61x97 is stocked at many of our locations. Requests for cold-rolled > Antimicrobial: King MicroShield™ provides protection against sheet sizes of 1” x 55.5” x 144” and 5/8" – 49x97, 61x97 melamine panels can also be accommodated through special microorganisms, such as bacteria, contribute toward LEED credits. 3/4" – 49x97, 61x97 order. Vinyl and PVC edge-banding are available to match all of algae, and fungi. When these cells Door grade MDF is designed specifically for painted and our melamine paper colors come in contact with the surface, Plasti-Bal is available through special order in seventeen colors bladder pressed doors for the cabinet door industry. Quality then are destroyed on contact. and sheet sizes of 1”x55.5”x144”. All these products contribute standards on this product ensure better machineability with These panels are available through towards LEED credits in LEED for new construction, LEED for no raised fibers. This is achieved by a more uniform density commercial interiors, LEED for Hood special order. throughout the board with a flatter profile. homes, LEED for schools and Distribution The antimicrobial technology is available through special order Green Guild for Health Care. McEwen Group and can be added to many of the standard King Plastic products. www.hooddistribution.com is a complete online resource For more information visit: www.kingplastic.com of products and technical knowledge for woodworking professionals. Visit 18 our website for answers to the technical questions along with pictures and 19 descriptions of our products. MILLED LUMBER & MILLING CAPABILITIES

MDF MOULDING > Primed MDF Mouldings MILLED LUMBER #551: 9/16x3-1/4” Crown #577: 3/4”x7-1/4” Crown Harmony Mouldings are >S4S Boards, Cypress and Hardwoods >Cypress Patterns #549: 9/16”x3-5/8” Crown #542: 1”x7-1/4” Crown made from the finest Medium 1”x4” thru 1x12”, Random Length S4S Available in Poplar and Cypress Select & Better and #2 Common Cypress Patterns are Available: Board, T&G #548: 9/16”x4-1/4” Crown #608: 1”x7-1/4” Crown #010: 1/2”x5-1/4” & 7-1/4” Base Density Fiberboard (MDF) 1”x4” thru 1”x8”, Random Length S4S Available in All Other Domestic Hardwood V-Joint and T&G Square-Edge. #599: 5/8”x4-1/2” Crown #677: 3/4”x7-3/4” Crown #025: 9/16”x5-1/4” Base and available in a wide variety Species #547: 9/16”x4-5/8” Crown #513: 1-1/8”x8” Crown #112: 9/16”x5-1/4” Base of profiles featuring quality >Solid Wood Drawer Sides #506: 5/8”x5” Crown #027: 9/16”x5-1/4” & 7-1/4” Base vacuum coated primers. Unlike >Cabinet Facing Unfinished Solid Maple Drawer Sides are available in many of the Hood Branches. #525: 3/4”x5” Crown #344: 9/16”x3-1/4” Casing #028: 9/16”x5-1/4” & 7-1/4” Base traditional wood mouldings, 13/16” x 1-1/2” thru 3” Random Length Hardwood S4S Available in Alder, Cherry, These Drawer Sides are 5/8” Thickness and 3-1/2” – 10” wide. Available with or #575: 3/4”x5” Crown #345: 11/16”x3-1/4” Casing #180: 9/16”x5-1/4” Base MDF is free of splits, knots and Maple, Poplar, and Red Oak without the Dado for the drawer bottom. torn grain. Harmony Mouldings #545: 9/16”x5-1/4” Crown #399: 3/4”x3-1/4” Casing #092: 9/16”x7-1/4” Base will not warp or twist. For #500: -1/8”x5-5/16” Crown #211: 9/16”x3-1/2” Casing #118: 15mmx7-1/4” Base more information and to view #612: 9/16x5-1/2” Crown #234: 1-3/16”x4” Casing #002: 11/16”x5-1/4” & 7-1/4” Base MILLING CAPABILITIES profile drawings of the available #561: 1”x6” Crown #002: 3/4”x5-1/4” & 8-11/16” Base patterns; please visit: www. #665: 9/16”x6-1/4” Crown #490: 11/16”x2-5/8” Chair Rail >Custom Moulding >Timber Sizer #502: 3/4”x6-5/8” Crown #494: 1”x3-1/2” Chair Rail #921: 5/8”x5-1/4” & 6-1/4” Stool tlcmouldings.com In 2015, Hood Distribution is adding a Moulding Machine to our rough mill in the Hood Distribution’s location near Boston runs a Timber Sizing operation. This mill #504: 11/16”x7” Crown #023: 1/2”x3-1/4” & 5-1/4” Base *Stocking profiles vary by Mobile AL location. This addition will support many of our branches for custom operation contains a Stetson-Ross Timber Sizer with 16” – 24” capacity. Hood can #508: 9/16”x7-1/4” Crown #023: 9/16”x3-1/4”, 4-1/4” & 5-1/4” Base #700: 11/16x4-9/16” Door Jamb market. moulding, patterns, and S4S. With this addition comes a knife grinder, giving Hood accurately size finished timbers within a 1/16” by planning up to four sides of any Distribution the ability to match most custom profiles. length timber in a single pass. This mill is ideal for cleaning up weathered timbers or any type of timber-frame construction. The Timber-Sizer also gives Hood The DIMENSION LUMBER >Rough Mills ability to manufacture a square edge Tongue-and-Groove for roof, ceiling, and floor Hood Distribution has 2 rough mills in Nashville and the Mobile locations. Both decks. >Clear Radiata Finger-joint Pine S4S >KDAT (Kiln Dried After Treating) Southern Yellow Pine Lumber rough mills have Newman planers and Straight-Line-Rip , giving us the ability to Surface your lumber to the thickness you desire and giving our customer a Also, in this milling operation, Hood runs a Baker “D” Model Resay with 16” x 16” All 16’ long #2 Grade straight edge for their manufacturing needs. capacity. This computer controlled thin-kerf technology allows Hood to accurately Unfinished 1”x6” S4S, 8’ & 12’ lengths produce clean timber surfaces and manufacture bevel siding. 1”x2” thru 1”x16” 2”x6”x16’ S4S The Mobile location also runs a Gang Rip to support our moulding operation Primed C & Better Grade while giving Hood the ability to rip lumber to the widths that our customers desire. Hood’s vast inventory of Douglas Fir and Cedar Timbers in the New England 1”x2” thru 1”x16” 1”x10”x14’ S4S branches gives us the ability to fulfill most custom timber requests. Hood 1”x12” is available in 20’ lengths also 2”x6” Rough Cut The Nashville location runs a 2-headed in line with the Newman Planer, Distribution-McEwen Group can also use this Timber-Sizer mill to fulfill many of the Prime & Better Grade producing lumber that requires less sanding once the finished product is requests of our McEwen Group customers. MDF MOULDING & DIMENSION LUMBER >C&Btr Southern Yellow Pine 1”x4” S4S, 12’ &16’ lengths manufactured. 1”x4” thru 1”x12” S4S available in 8’-16’ lengths 1”x6” S4S, 12’, 14’, & 16’ lengths 1”x6” thru 1”x12” Rough Cut 1”x8” S4S, 12’ & 16’ lengths 2”x6” thru 2”x12” S4S 1”x10” S4S, 12’ & 16’ lengths 2”x4” thru 2”x12” Rough Cut 1”x12”x12’ S4S 2”x4” S4S, 8’,10’,12’,14’,&16’ lengths Hood Distribution’s #2, #3, & #4 Southern Yellow Pine 2”x6” S4S, 12’ & 14’ lengths > investment in 1”x6” #2 S4S available in 10’-14’ lengths 2”x8” S4S, 12’,14’, & 16’ lengths 1”x4”x8’ S4S #3 2”x10” S4S, 12’ & 16’ lengths Milling Operations 2”x4” S4S 8’, 10’ & 12’, #3 & #4 grades 2”x12” S4S, 12’ & 16’ lengths gives us the ability 2”x8”x8’ S4S to support our cus- 4”x4”x8’ S4S #2 & #3 grades #2 & Better Spruce > tomers in a variety *SYP #1 Siding also available in 2”x6”x14’ 1”x4”x8’ S4S 1”x6”x8’ S4S of products: from custom interior & exterior moulding to stock patterns & bevel siding to cus- tom sized timbers and T&G decks.

Hood Distribution locations also stock 1x12 Eastern White Pine or Ponderosa Pine Shelving boards

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DEERWOOD FASTENERS NS 925: High Temperature, High Strength, NS 914: High Strength Woodworking Adhesive: Deerwood Fasteners is the leading Additional features of Deerwood fasteners are as follows: Flammable Adhesive: A versatile, Designed for the woodworker that desires an supplier of high quality fasteners high performance industrial contact adhesive with NO chlorinated solvents. Suitable for manufactured exclusively for > Heat Treating: Critical in insuring that a fastener functions > Adhesives: Northstar Adhesives is adhesives that is water resistant and high flatwork applications that is fast-tacking, high strength woodworking applications. Products properly. Deerwood's fasteners are manufactured against headquartered in Cartersville GA and was temperature resistant up to 200 degrees designed to capture maximum bonding strength and include Hinge and Hardware Screws in rigorous specifications and torque tested at the factory and founded in 1996. Northstar is committed F. NS 910 was designed for bonding cost savings. Available in a 30 lb canister. a variety of finishes, Zip Drivers (Self- again at the warehouse. to developing a superior line of adhesives decorative laminates to a substrate in a cost NS 938: Post Form Contact Adhesive: Offers a number , Self-Countersinking Assembly for the woodworking, RV, Marine, and efficient manner. Available in 11 lb, 38 > Nibs: Self-countersinking nibs are added under the screw of benefits including high solids, high strength, high Screws), Painted Head Cabinet Installation Screws, Face Frame Manufactured Home industries. With this lb, and 175 lb canisters along with 15 oz head to carve away the material as the screw is driven in. heat resistance and low odor. It also qualifies for a Class Screws, Drawer Front Adjuster Screws and much, much more. vision, the company has evolved into the aerosol cans A Flame Spread rating. Available in 5 gallon spray These fasteners are available in multiple recess types with For more information visit: www.deerwood.com fastest growing canister producer in the U.S. Phillips and Robertson Square being the most widely used. NS 935+: High Strength, High Temperature, grade and 55 gallon spray grade. NS 910: Low VOC, Calif. Compliant Canister Improved Open Time Adhesive: Contains For more information visit: Thread Styles Drive Styles Head Styles Points Contact Cement: GreenGuard NS 910 is high solids that will increase productivity www.northstarchemicals.com a versatile, high performance industrial and allow faster speeds on laminating. Fine Thread: provides easy Phillips Recess Drive: an old Pan Head: the “original” but Type High performance adhesive featuring high > : Abrasives from high quality driving and maximum standard improved with a deeper with a higher head height to 17 for contact adhesives that is water resistant strength in hardwoods. recess to prevent bit slip. insure proper bit fit. max. and high temperature resistant up to heat resistance, high solids, extremely manufacturers are available at select locations. SPECIALTY PRODUCTSSPECIALTY pre- 200 degrees F. NS 910 was designed fast drying with low odor. NS 935+ was General inventory consists of the following in grits Deep Wax Thread: offers for bonding decorative laminates to designed for decorative laminate to a ranging from 60 to 320: 9x11 Sheets, 3x24 & 4x24 easy driving & maximum Recex® Drive/Sq Phillips: made Round Washer Head: with a power. a substrate in a cost efficient manner. substrate and for use in Postforming due Belts, 5” Discs, PSA and Hook & Loop, 5 Hole and No larger head diameter to prevent hold in & man- better by increasing drive for Available in a 27 lb canister. to the exceptional strength. Available in 1 Hole. Replacement belts for wide belt can be made materials max. grip. “sinking.” gallon brush-on grade accommodated through special order.

Hi-Lo™ Thread: designed Square Recess Drive: fits square Fillister Head: maximum driver New to be the perfect solution bits but with a deeper recess for bit engagement insures “slip- Under-Head FACTORY FLAT-PACK, REFINISHED CABINETS Serrations for all applications. better grip. proof” driving/no camouts. to lock Time is a valuable commodity and our goal as a supplier is to assist you in completing your projects efficiently and on time. Therefore, Hood Distribution offers a line of flat-pack, prefinished cabinets by special order. These cabinets can be ordered and shipped to our facilities within 7 business days. This quick ship option allows our customers to fulfill last minute cabinet orders while not interfering with the custom jobs going through the shop. TITEBOND WOODWORKING GLUES > Titebond II Extend: Combining the waterproof > Bridgewater Warm > Shaker Walnut Hand Glazed: > Dalton Cocoa: Franklin Adhesives has been the performance of Type II with a slower set time, Extend Cherry: Bridgewater This classic Walnut Hand This dark, rich brings a sense of regal Glazed Shaker cabinet brings finish will accent leader in bonding wood and is ideal for exterior applications that take more time distinction to any kitchen. simplicity into the traditional the pewter cabinet wood products for 65 years under to assemble. Titebond II Extend is also compatible for Bridgewater is standard working kitchen. This Walnut hardware used the Titebond brand. Titebond has use with a hot press or radio frequency gluing system. construction: Full overlay Shaker is also standard in many kitchens continuously invested in research Titebond II Extend is readily available in 1 gallon applied doors, construction. today. Creating a and development to bring improved and innovative products and 5 gallon sizes. all wood construction, warm welcome for to market over the years. Titebond is the professional’s choice, > Dalton Sable: Dalton Sable > Titebond III Ultimate: This is the first one-part, five piece drawer, and family and friends, making it an easy choice for Hood Distribution to offer this brings a refined look to the water cleanup offered that has proven to concealed hardware. this finish works well in a kitchen product to our customers. affordable kitchen. Dalton that is the center point for your be waterproof. The waterproof formula passes the > Hampton Linen Glazed: Sable is rich, but light and family. This collection is created ANSI/HPVA Type I water-resistance specification. The > Titebond Original: This is the industry standard Hampton is a soft white warm. These cabinets are with all wood construction, solid ultimate in wood glues, Titebond III is ideal for interior for woodworking. Original provides a strong initial with a subdued warm all wood construction with dovetailed drawers, and soft-close tack and fast set-up time to help reduce and exterior applications Titebond III Ultimate is glaze, capturing the plywood sides, solid wood hardware. time, producing a bond stronger than the wood readily available in 1 gallon and 5 gallon sizes. feel of a French Country dovetailed drawers and full kitchen. Hampton is also extension glides. itself. Titebond Original is Non-toxic and cleans up > RiverRun Multi-Unit Cabinety: > Titebond Melamine: Melamine glue is designed for standard construction. RiverRun Multi-Unit Cabinetry: with water.Titebond Original is readily available bonding with Particle Board, MDF, and other porous > Mt. Vernon Collection: Mt. RiverRun offers a commercial in 1 gallon and 5 gallon sizes. substrates. It offers a fast initial tack yet longer open > Lenox Café Glazed: Vernon offers the bright white division for projects that require Lenox Café Glaze offers finish that our customers > Titebond II Premium: The leading brand of time, allowing for the accurate alignment of working a low cost option for repetitive, materials. Titebond Melamine glue has a thicker a rich warmth that is have been begging for in a multi-unit projects. All cabinets one-part glue that passes the ANSI Type II water- harmonious with culinary flat packed cabinet. These formulation to minimize drips for precise assembles. are special ordered on a job by job resistance specification. Ideal for exterior projects, celebrations. The glaze sleek white cabinets will make Titebond Melamine Glue is readily available in 1 basis and a one-week lead time. Titebond II Premium is ideal for Hot Press and highlights the caramel your stainless steel appliances gallon bottles. radio frequency gluing systems. Titebond II and honey tones. Lenox stand out. Mt. Vernon offers For more information visit: Premium is readily available in 1 gallon and 5 For more information visit: www.Titebond.com is also of standard a finished birch interior with www.riverruncabinetry.com gallon sizes. construction. soft-close hardware.

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Panel Weights Lineal Foot to Board Foot Conversion Table VISIT OUR Pounds Per Square Foot 1/8" or 1/4" or 3/8" or 1/2" or 5/8" or 3/4" or 1" or 4/4 5/4 6/4 2.6 mm 5.2 mm 9 mm 12 mm 15 mm 18 mm 25 mm 1-1/8" 1-1/4" WEBSITE! Board Board Feet Reciprocal Board Board Feet Reciprocal Board Board Feet Reciprocal Domestic Hardwood VC 0.42 0.85 1.25 1.63 2.00 2.47 3.28 3.70 4.15 Width (Multiplier (Divisor) Width (Multiplier (Divisor) Width (Multiplier (Divisor) and Bending Plywood 4" .33334 3 4" .41667 2.4 4" .5 2 Domestic Hardwood MDF 1.15 1.75 2.19 2.70 3.13 4.35 4.90 5.45 5" .41667 2.4 5" .52084 1.92 5" .625 1.6 and MDF Core Melamine 6" .5 2 6" .625 1.6 6" .75 1.33333 7" .58334 1.715 7" .72916 1.37 7" .875 1.1429 Medium Density Fiberboard 1.10 1.72 2.16 2.66 3.20 4.30 4.85 5.40 8" .66667 1.5 8" .83334 1.2 8" 1 1 (Langboard, Holly Hill, Plumcreek, 9" .75 1.334 9" .9375 1.067 9" 1.125 .88889 Uniboard, etc.) 10" .83334 1.2 10" 1.04167 .96 10" 1.25 .8 Trupan Ultra Light MDF 2.00 2.50 11" .91667 1.0909 11" 1.14583 .873 11" 1.375 .728 12" 1 1 12" 1.25 .8 12" 1.5 .66666 Particleboard 1.15 1.75 2.25 2.82 3.44 4.38 5.00 5.55 13" 1.08333 .92308 13" 1.35417 .73846 13" 1.625 .61539 14" 1.16667 .85715 14" 1.45833 .69565 14" 1.75 .57143 Particleboard Core Melamine 1.35 1.80 2.32 2.92 3.50 4.85 5.53 6.20 15" 1.25 .8 15" 1.5625 .64 15" 1.875 .53333 and Domestic Hardwood Panels 8/4 10/4 12/4 Import Hardwood VC 0.33 0.63 0.94 1.22 1.79 2.16 2.80 Board Board Feet Reciprocal Board Board Feet Reciprocal Board Board Feet Reciprocal Liner Panels With Import VC 0.52 0.82 1.13 1.41 1.98 2.38 3.00 Width (Multiplier (Divisor) Width (Multiplier (Divisor) Width (Multiplier (Divisor)

Fir VC Panels 0.41 0.82 1.22 1.63 2.00 2.44 3.22 4" .66667 1.5 4" .83333 1.2 4" 1 1 PRODUCT WEIGHTS AND LUMBER 5" .83334 1.2 5" 1.04167 .96 5" 1.25 .8 Russian Birch 0.44 1.04 1.32 2.06 2.25 3.02 4.05 6" 1 1 6" 1.25 .8 6" 1.5 .66667 7" 1.16667 .857 7" 1.45833 .6857 7" 1.75 .57143 8" 1.33334 .75 8" 1.66667 .6 8" 2 .5 Lumber Weights 9" 1.5 .66667 9" 1.875 .53333 9" 2.25 .44444 10" 1.66667 .6 10" 2.08334 .48 10" 2.5 .4 Rough Lumber Pounds Per Rough Lumber Pounds Per Species Board Foot Species Board Foot 11" 1.8333 .5455 11" 2.29167 .43637 11" 2.75 .36364 12" 2 .5 12" 2.5 .4 12" 3 .33333 Alder (15/16") 2.15 Mahogany 3.45 13" 2.16667 .46154 13" 2.70833 .36923 13" 3.25 .30769 Ash 3.10 Hard Maple 3.80 14" 2.3333 .42857 14" 2.19667 .34286 14" 3.5 .28571 15" 2.5 .4 15" 3.125 .32 15" 3.75 .26667 Basswood 2.20 Pacific Maple 3.00

Beech 3.85 Soft Maple 3.30 Multiply the total lineal feet for the appropriate dimension by the factor next to the width of Yellow or White Birch 3.70 Red Oak 4.00 the board, or divide the total lineal feet by the reciprocal of the factor. Aromatic Cedar 2.80 White Oak 4.10 Metric Conversion Chart Spanish Cedar 2.75 Eastern White Pine 2.70 Cherry 3.30 Ponderosa Pine 2.67 Inch Millimeter Inch Millimeter Thickness Thickness Thickness Thickness Cypress 2.80 Southern Yellow Pine 3.27 Hood Douglas Fir 3.00 Poplar 2.90 1/8" 3.175 mm 5/8" 15.875 mm Distribution Hickory or Pecan 4.25 Sapele 3.85 1/4" 6.350 mm 3/4" 19.050 mm McEwen Group Lyptus 4.40 Walnut 3.50 3/8" 9.525 mm 1" 25.400 mm 1/2" 12.700 mm www.HoodDistribution.com

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