Lumber - Surface Finishing
| Abbreviation Examples | Surface Finishing |
|---|---|
| S1S | Smooth surface, one side |
| S1S1E | Smooth surface, one side, one end |
| S1S2E | Smooth surface, one side, two ends |
| S2S | Smooth surface, two sides |
| S2S1E | Smooth surface, two sides, one end |
| S2S2E | Smooth surface, two sides, two ends |
| S3S | Smooth surface, three sides |
| S3S1E | Smooth surface, three sides, one end |
| S3S2E | Smooth surface, three sides, two ends |
| S4S | Smooth surface, four sides |
| S4S1E | Smooth surface, four sides, one end |
| S4S2E | Smooth surface, four sides, two ends |
| R/E | Resawn (same as S1S or S1S2E) |
| R/O or R/S | Rough sawn (no smooth surfaces) |
| CM | Center matched |
| D & M | Dressed and matched |
| T & G | Tongue and grooved |
| EV1S | Edge vee on one side |
| S1E | Surfaced one edge |
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