²ÝÁñÉçÇø Lumber Grading Program
Local-use Dimension Lumber Grading for Homebuilding in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø

The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Lumber Grading Program provides a certification course to allow small and medium scale sawmill operators to produce dimension lumber from local spruce, hemlock, and yellow cedar for home construction in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. When the conditions of the program are met, the lumber may be accepted as an alternative to grade-stamped lumber for structural applications where required by residential building codes.
The program also provides ongoing technical support in dimension lumber grading and educational resources in supplemental topics including lumber drying and sawmill operation.
Learn more about the program on the FAQ's page. And to get announcements of new courses and other educational opportunities.
Certified producers will find essential ALG materials in the Resources section.
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Lumber Grading Certificate - Training Opportunities
Additional trainings for 2025 are being scheduled, including in Interior, Southcentral and Southeast
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Aug6
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Campus
9:00AM - 4:00PM