Gost 8486 87 Info

: Divided into five grades: Selective , Grade 1 , Grade 2 , Grade 3 , and Grade 4 .

(often searched as 8486-87 due to its 1988 effective date) is the primary technical standard for softwood lumber (pine, spruce, fir, larch, and cedar) in Russia and many CIS countries . It defines the quality, dimensions, and grading criteria for sawn timber intended for both domestic use and export . 1. Grading System gost 8486 87

: Divided into four grades: Grade 1 , Grade 2 , Grade 3 , and Grade 4 . 2. Technical Requirements & Quality : Divided into five grades: Selective , Grade

Lumber is categorized based on the quality of the wood and its processing, specifically looking for defects like knots, cracks, and rot . Technical Requirements & Quality Lumber is categorized based

Quality is assessed on the "worst" face or edge of the board to determine its final grade . RussianGost|Official Regulatory Library - GOST 8486-86