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Some manufacturers "push" the grade. Well, maybe they all do .
The code requirements are not meaningless, they assign strength values to lumber based on the amount of good wood remaining. Straight #2 is not pretty, it has strength values that reflect the uglies. Knowing how much strength is required and what species and grades will satisfy that need is the key.Another example, "Stud" grade is a #3 strengthwise with #1 wane restrictions. They knew the stud would be vertical use as a column so didn't need a whole lot of strength but it did need good edges for the drywall and sheathing to nail to. People tend to forget but studs are better than they used to be. Course, a weekend warrior buys studs and nails them up for porch ceiling joists
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