Old growth pine forests once covered approximately 90,000,000 acres of the Southeastern United States. The highly-coveted heartwood of these ancient forests were used to build top-notch sailing vessels and mills and industrial buildings across the eastern United States. Flooring milled from antique Heart Pine lumber is dense and durable and its warm and inviting beauty is beyond compare.
Specification Sheet #3022 - Heart Pine Classic T&G Flooring
Species | Southern Yellow Pine/Heart Pine |
Source | Various industrial salvage projects |
Flooring Type | Solid Wood, Unfinished |
Profile | Tongue and Groove (T&G) |
Knots | 1 tight knot (1" or under) per square foot allowed; larger knots is lower frequency allowed; 2" maximum knot size; some knots are broken, loose or fallen out |
Holes | Random nail holes; ocassional bolt holes. Nail and bolt holes commonly have some stain surrounding the hole. "Naily" grade has frequent nail holes on each piece. |
Checking/Cracks | Moderate amounts of surface checking allowed; no cracks |
Percentage Heartwood | 80% (taken collectively) |
Grain Pattern | Tight grain; Vertical, Flat or Mixed |
Standard Dimensions | a) Thickness: 3/4"; b) Width: 3"-8.5", based on availability; c) Length: 2 to 10' with no more than 5% of footage to be less than 4'. |
Textures Available | Smooth and Circle-Sawn |
Appearance Variation | Boards can vary in appearance from piece to piece and even within a piece. The characteristics described on this specification sheet generally apply to each board's featured face. The opposite face and edges can differ from the featured face in texture, coloring, and other characteristics unless otherwise noted. |
Note: Please study Heart Pine specification sheets to familiarize yourself with characteristics and their possible implications for your application.