Timber Grading
Grading is distinguished by selective gum veins, spirals, burls, insect trails and other features that give timber floors a unique character, as individual as a signature. Pentarch ForestryTM flooring is not graded for colour variation or grain patterns as they form part of the natural beauty of timber flooring.
Our grading system sorts timber based on the amount and size of natural features present. While the names can vary slightly between suppliers, the Australian Standard (AS 2796) defines three main grades:
CLASSIC GRADE A subtle feature grade of timber flooring that provides a low level of
natural features. The low levels of natural feature present the floor with a uniform look that
is best suited to modern, minimalist styles
STANDARD AND BETTER GRADE Carefully graded to include the most interesting and
moderate timber characteristics. This grade offers a minimum level of natural features
suited to most design styles.
NATURAL GRADE Pentarch Forestry’s rustic grade displaying a high level of
natural features. This grade offers a unique, aged look with extenuated natural
features and is well-suited to both commercial interiors and traditional decors.
Stains and sticker marks are a permissible feature on natural grade only
A subtle feature grade of timber flooring that provides a low level of natural features. The low levels of natural feature present the floor with a uniform look that is best suited to modern, minimalist styles. *Parquetry only
Carefully graded to include the most interesting and moderate timber characteristics. This grade offers a minimum level of natural features suited to most design styles.
Pentarch Forestry’s rustic grade displaying a high level of natural features. This grade offers a unique, aged look with extenuated natural features and is well-suited to both commercial interiors and traditional decors
Stains and sticker marks are a permissible feature on natural grade only.
Australian hardwood timbers are durable and have a timeless look.
By following a few simple steps, choosing a new hardwood timber feature to suit your home and reflect your personal style, is easy.
STEP ONE Select a timber product from the quality range of Solid Flooring, Engineered Flooring, Parquetry, Cladding, Lining, Structural (F27) or Outdoor Decking. The choice of product is closely related to the installation method.
STEP TWO Select a hardwood timber species from a broad range of Australian species from light browns to deep reds.
STEP THREE Select a board width from a range of widths in each timber product.
STEP FOUR Select a timber grade from a variety of subtle, moderate or highly featured timbers.
STEP FIVE Select an installation method in combination with the choice of flooring product. For the appropriate installation methods for each product.