b'Soft Woods H ardwoodI ndustrIes , I nc .www.hardwoodind.comGPI Understanding Growth Rings per InchSuperior Prime VG Superior H.I. VG Superior H.I. MG8+ GPI Vertical Grain Face 4 - 8 GPI Vertical Grain Face Mixed Grain Face6" = 48+ GPI 6" = 24 - 48 GPI1" 2" 1" 2" 1" 2"8+GPI End Grain 4 - 8 GPI End Grain Mixed Grain End GrainGrowth rings ranging from 0 to 45 degrees to the face.Mixed growth ring angles.Displays the Larger, older trees are required for the tighter graintrue character of the wood, and increases and longer runs without knots. the amount of clear wood cut.The eco- friendly way to cut a log with less waste.What is Vertical Grain? Moisture Content Smaller, younger trees can be used.Vertical grain is in reference to the grainHardwoods: 6 to 10% pattern on the face of VG boards, with Softwoods: 12 to 15%perpendicular lines running the full length of the board.Soft woodsWhy the difference?Superior Prime Vertical Grain Fir (SPVGF):display this nicely due toSoftwoods tend to become (thickness/4)SPVGF(height by width)(length)the visual differencebrittle when dried under 12%. 1" x 4" x 10\' length: 44SPVGF1X410between winterWood is hygroscopic; meaning2" x 8" x 12\' length: 84SPVGF2X812and summerlumber will gain or lose moisture3" x 6" x 8\' length: 124SPVGF3X68growth. based on the humidity of theWidthenvironment it is in.Hardwoods Height Thickness/4are generally used for indoor purposes, so they are dried to 6% to 10% for stability.H ardwoodI ndustrIes , I nc . www.hardwoodind.com'