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The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) is the official grade rules writing agency for Eastern White Pine. As such, they are the leading authority for developing and distributing technical data important to the design and use of products manufactured from this widely-used species. Listed below are links to important reference information useful to both design professionals and consumers [...]
Eastern White Pine Folder Brochure A showcase folder containing tabbed information on all aspects of designing, specifying, installing, and finishing Eastern White Pine products. Single-sheet, front & back Tabs include Grading Rules, Technical Facts, Siding Installation, and Exterior Finishing.
Patterns of Eastern White Pine This updated publication showcases the official 23 standard patterns of Eastern White Pine. Printed in a 4” by 9” horizontal format, a single page is devoted to each pattern which includes an illustration of the final “look” of two pattern pieces is shown on the page as an inset. Two pages of end-use photography make [...]
Swatch Book This unique informational marketing item takes on the look and size of a paint swatch, utilizing the same high-quality images utilized in the Eastern White Pine photo sheets for the 5 primary grades. The format provides an easy way to compare the characteristic differences between grades, with a summary of basic grade information also ncluded. Measuring 1-3/4″ x 8″, [...]
Eastern White Pine Board Grade Photo Sheets High-quality photos of representative sample boards within each grade of Eastern White Pine. Also includes a summary of the rule for each grade. Individual sheets are available for the following grades: D & Better, Finish, Premium, Standard, Industrial, 2A & Better Furniture, and No.2 Cuts. For ordering details, click here
Founded in 1933, the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturer's Association (NELMA) is one of seven lumber rules writing agencies in the U.S. accredited by the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC). NELMA is the official author and administrator of the grading rules for Eastern White Pine.
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