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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

 

Profiles and Door Options
Color Sheets
Samples
Standard Specifications
Unacceptable Defects or Characteristics
Door & Drawer Part Component Specifications
Assembled Face Frame Component Specifications
Moulding Specifications
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Lingo Document
Downloads


Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Hard Maple Specifications for all door components
  
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
no
no
1 - 4
skip zero rule
no
no
no
no
1/16x1.5", 1/sq.ft.
no
no
no
1/sq. ft.
yes, repaired
1 per 2 sq. ft.
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
1/sq. ft.
yes
no
no
yes, repaired
yes
2.375", no more than 2 per panel

yes, repaired
1/8x2", 1sq. ft.
no
1 - 6
skip two rule
no
no
1/sq. ft.
no
1/8x2", 1/sq.ft.
1/8x2", 1/sq.ft.
no
no
4 /sq. ft.
yes, repaired
1 per 2 sq. ft.
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
1/sq. ft.
yes
no
no
yes, repaired
yes
2.375", no more than 4 per panel
 
  
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes
yes, must be sound
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
1/4" max. 2/sq. ft.
yes
yes, must be sound
no
yes, repaired
yes

yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
1.5", no more than 4 per panel

yes
yes must be sound
yes
all
skip two rule
yes
yes can't see through
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes

yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes, repaired
yes
1.5", no more than 4 per panel

Note: All knotty grades will have a minimum of one knot per panel; stiles and rails may or may not have any knots. CCDI does not grain match on any of our panels.
** = In stock parts. Non-stock parts must be given 10 working days of lead time. For material that must be special ordered, the 10 days will start after we have received the material. pricing will vary, call for quotes.
Stains include; bacteria, iron, water & sticker.
* = Open knots must be sound

Character & Color specs in panel, stile/rail & edge profiles, can be more tolerant than the rest of the part.

Cherry Specifications for all door components | Back to Top
  
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
no
no
2 - 8 (no sap)
skip one rule
no
no
2/sq. ft.
no
1/16x1.5", 1/sq.ft.
1/16x1/2, 2/sq. ft.
no
no
no
yes, repaired
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
2/sq. ft.
yes
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes
2.375", no more than 4 per panel

yes, repaired
no
no
2 - 10 (no sap)
skip two rule
no
no
4/sq. ft.
1/4"max, 1 per 2/sq. ft.
1/8x2", 1/sq.ft.
1/8x2", 6/sq.ft.
no
no
no
yes, repaired
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes
2.375", no more than 4 per panel
 
  
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes
yes, must be sound
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
4/sq. ft.
1/4" max. 4/sq. ft.
yes
yes, must be sound
no
yes
yes

yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
1.5", no more than 4 per panel

yes
yes must be sound
yes
all
skip two rule
yes
yes can't see through
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes

yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
1.5", no more than 4 per panel
Note: Due to the natural photosensitive darkening process, we strongly recommend that you finish cherry products immediately upon receipt.   

Note: All knotty grades will have a minimum of one knot per panel; stiles and rails may or may not have any knots. CCDI does not grain match on any of our panels.
** = In stock parts. Non-stock parts must be given 10 working days of lead time. For material that must be special ordered, the 10 days will start after we have received the material. pricing will vary, call for quotes.
Stains include; bacteria, iron, water & sticker.
* = Open knots must be sound

Character & Color specs in panel, stile/rail & edge profiles, can be more tolerant than the rest of the part.

Hickory Specifications for all door components | Back to Top
  
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Vining
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
1/8x4", 1sq. ft.
1sq. ft.
all
color blend
no
no
4/sq. ft.
1/4" max, 2/sq. ft.
1/8x4", 1/sq.ft.
1/8x4", 1/sq.ft.
no
yes
no
4/sq. ft.
yes, repaired
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes, repaired
yes
2.375", no more than 2 per panel

yes
yes, must be sound
yes
all
color blend
yes
yes 1/2" max diameter
yes
yes
yes
yes, must be sound
no
yes
yes
yes

yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
yes, 1/2" max
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
1.5", no more than 4 per panel
 
    
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Vining
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes
yes, must be sound
yes
all
color blend
yes
yes, can't see through
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes

yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
1.5", no more than 4 per panel

Note: All knotty grades will have a minimum of one knot per panel; stiles and rails may or may not have any knots. CCDI does not grain match on any of our panels.
** = In stock parts. Non-stock parts must be given 10 working days of lead time. For material that must be special ordered, the 10 days will start after we have received the material. pricing will vary, call for quotes.
Stains include; bacteria, iron, water & sticker.
* = Open knots must be sound

Character & Color specs in panel, stile/rail & edge profiles, can be more tolerant than the rest of the part.

Soft Maple Specifications for all door components | Back to Top
  
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
1/8x2", 1sq. ft.
no
1 - 6
skip two rule
no
no
1/sq. ft.
no
1/8x2", 1/sq.ft.
1/8x2", 1/sq.ft.
no
no
4/sq. ft.
yes, repaired
1 per 2 sq. ft.
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
1 sq. ft.
yes
no
no
yes, repaired
yes
2.375", no more than 4 per panel

yes, repaired
yes, must be sound
yes, must be sound
all
no rule
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes, solid or repaired
yes
yes, repaired
yes , not spongy
yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
yes, repaired
yes
yes
yes
must be solid
yes
yes, repaired
yes
1.0", unlimited amounts

Note: All knotty grades will have a minimum of one knot per panel; stiles and rails may or may not have any knots. CCDI does not grain match on any of our panels.
** = In stock parts. Non-stock parts must be given 10 working days of lead time. For material that must be special ordered, the 10 days will start after we have received the material. pricing will vary, call for quotes.
Stains include; bacteria, iron, water & sticker.
* = Open knots must be sound

Character & Color specs in panel, stile/rail & edge profiles, can be more tolerant than the rest of the part.

Alder Specifications for all door components | Back to Top
  
Standard Grade **
Knotty Grade
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
yes, must be sound
4/sq. ft.
2 - 10
skip two rule
no
no
4/sq. ft.
no
1/8x2", 2/sq.ft.
no
no
no
no
yes, repaired
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
2.375", no more than 4 per panel

yes, repaired
yes, must be sound
4/sq. ft.
all
no rule
no
yes, can't see through
4/sq. ft.
yes
1/8x2", 2/sq.ft.
no
no
no
no

yes, repaired
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
1.5", no more than 4 per panel

Note: All knotty grades will have a minimum of one knot per panel; stiles and rails may or may not have any knots. CCDI does not grain match on any of our panels.
** = In stock parts. Non-stock parts must be given 10 working days of lead time. For material that must be special ordered, the 10 days will start after we have received the material. pricing will vary, call for quotes.
Stains include; bacteria, iron, water & sticker.
* = Open knots must be sound

Character & Color specs in panel, stile/rail & edge profiles, can be more tolerant than the rest of the part.

Pine Specifications for all door components | Back to Top
  
Standard (Knotty) Grade **
Clear
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
yes
all
no rule
no
yes, can't see through
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
yes
yes, repaired
yes, repaired
all
no rule
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
2.375", no more than 4 per panel

yes, repaired
yes
all
no rule
no
no
4/sq. ft.
no
yes
yes
no
no
yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
2.375", no more than 4 per panel

Note: All knotty grades will have a minimum of one knot per panel; stiles and rails may or may not have any knots. CCDI does not grain match on any of our panels.
** = In stock parts. Non-stock parts must be given 10 working days of lead time. For material that must be special ordered, the 10 days will start after we have received the material. pricing will vary, call for quotes.
Stains include; bacteria, iron, water & sticker.
* = Open knots must be sound

Character & Color specs in panel, stile/rail & edge profiles, can be more tolerant than the rest of the part.

Birch Specifications for all door components | Back to Top
  
Premium Grade (White) **
Natural (color bend)
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Vining
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
no
no
1 - 4
skip zero rule
max. 20/sq. ft.
no
no
1/sq. ft.
no
1/8x2", 1/sq.ft.
no
no
no
4/sq. ft.

yes, repaired
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes

2.375", no more than 2 per panel

yes, repaired
yes, must be sound
1/sq. ft.
all
color blend
yes
yes
no
2/sq. ft.
1/4" max. 2/sq. ft.
yes
yes, must be sound
no
yes, repaired
yes, not spongy
yes, repaired
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
2.375", no more than 4 per panel
 
  
Red Birch
 
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Vining
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
no
no
7 - 8
skip zero rule
n/a
no
no
1/sq. ft.
no
yes
no
no
no
4/sq. ft.

yes, repaired
yes
yes
all
no rule
n/a
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes
1.5", no more than 4 per panel

Note: All knotty grades will have a minimum of one knot per panel; stiles and rails may or may not have any knots. CCDI does not grain match on any of our panels.
** = In stock parts. Non-stock parts must be given 10 working days of lead time. For material that must be special ordered, the 10 days will start after we have received the material. pricing will vary, call for quotes.
Stains include; bacteria, iron, water & sticker.
* = Open knots must be sound

Character & Color specs in panel, stile/rail & edge profiles, can be more tolerant than the rest of the part.

Paint Grade Specifications for all door components | Back to Top
  
Paint Grade may
be any white hardwood.
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
yes, solid or repaired
yes, must be sound
all
no rule
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes, solid or repaired
yes
yes, repaired
yes, not spongy
yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
yes, repaired
yes
yes
yes
must be solid
yes
yes, repaired
yes
1.0", Unlimited amounts

Note: All knotty grades will have a minimum of one knot per panel; stiles and rails may or may not have any knots. CCDI does not grain match on any of our panels.
** = In stock parts. Non-stock parts must be given 10 working days of lead time. For material that must be special ordered, the 10 days will start after we have received the material. pricing will vary, call for quotes.
Stains include; bacteria, iron, water & sticker.
* = Open knots must be sound

Character & Color specs in panel, stile/rail & edge profiles, can be more tolerant than the rest of the part.

Poplar Specifications | Back to Top
  
Premium
Standard
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Vining
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
yes, repaired
yes
1 - 4
skip two rule
yes
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes

yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no rule

yes, repaired
yes, repaired
yes
all, except purple
no rule
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes

yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no rule
 
  
Paint Grade
 
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Vining
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
yes, repaired
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes, repaired
yes

yes
yes
yes
all
no rule
yes
no
yes, repaired
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no rule

Stains include; bacteria, iron, water & sticker.
* Open knots must be sound

Character & Color specs in panel, stile/rail & edge profiles, can be more tolerant than the rest of the part.

Red Oak Specifications for all door components | Back to Top
  
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
no
no
2 - 5
skip zero rule
no
no
4/sq. ft., no clusters
no
1/16"x1.5" 1 per 2sq ft
no
no
no
no

yes, repaired
2/sq. ft.
no limit
all
n/a
no limit
no
no limit
2/sq. ft.
no limit
no limit
yes not to edge
yes, repaired
no limit
2.375, no more than 2 per panel

yes, repaired
no
no
2 - 6
skip one rule
no
no
8sf. including clusters
no
1/8x2", 1 sq. ft.
no
no
no
no
yes, repaired
2/sq. ft.
no limit
all
n/a
no limit
1/2", 2sf max
no limit
1/2", 2sf max
no limit
no limit
yes not to edge
yes, repaired
no limit
2.375, no more than 4 per panel
 
  
Face
Back
Face
Back
Air Check
Bark Pockets
Bird Peck
Colors Accepted
Color Match Rule
Incipient Rot
Knots, Open*
Knots, Pin
Knots, Sounds
Mineral Streaks
Pitch Pockets
Stains (see below)
Worm Holes
Worm Tracks
Min. Stave Width

yes, repaired
1/8x2",1/sq ft, sound
4/sq. ft.
all
skip two rule
no
no
yes
1/4" max, 2/sq. ft.
1/4x4", 1/sq. ft.
1/4x4", 1/sq ft sound
no
yes, repaired
yes

yes, repaired
no limit
no limit
all
no rule
no limit
1/2" max repaired
no limit
no limit
no limit
no limit
no limit
yes, repaired
no limit
1.5, no more than 4 per panel

yes, repaired
2/sq ft, must be sound
yes
all
no rule, no tiger stripes
no
no
yes
1/4" max, 2sq. ft.
1/2"x1/3 length of part
yes, mu