Our Sitka Spruce tops are in a number of grades. Seldom do we get master grade tops (AAAA or AAAAA). Most are AAA though we do have AA and some single A. The Single A may have water stains or some other flaw, as well as wide grain.
The straightness and tightness of grain is most important, more so than evenness across the grain. Trees grow quicker ( wider ) when young, laying down narrower grain as they gain Girth. Good vertical of about 85 to 90 degrees to the width (quartersawn) is our goal or standard. If something drops as much as 75degrees off vertical( quarter), It will be noted. We try to keep everything close to 90 degrees.
As the colour of Sitka Spruce varies widely, colour is less of an issue. If this matters to you, please note that when ordering . The pictures are quite accurate to color.
The straightness and tightness of grain is most important, more so than evenness across the grain. Trees grow quicker ( wider ) when young, laying down narrower grain as they gain Girth. Good vertical of about 85 to 90 degrees to the width (quartersawn) is our goal or standard. If something drops as much as 75degrees off vertical( quarter), It will be noted. We try to keep everything close to 90 degrees.
As the colour of Sitka Spruce varies widely, colour is less of an issue. If this matters to you, please note that when ordering . The pictures are quite accurate to color.