Gost 8486 87 Apr 2026

Quality is assessed on the "worst" face or edge of the board to determine its final grade . RussianGost|Official Regulatory Library - GOST 8486-86

: Divided into five grades: Selective , Grade 1 , Grade 2 , Grade 3 , and Grade 4 . gost 8486 87

(often searched as 8486-87 due to its 1988 effective date) is the primary technical standard for softwood lumber (pine, spruce, fir, larch, and cedar) in Russia and many CIS countries . It defines the quality, dimensions, and grading criteria for sawn timber intended for both domestic use and export . 1. Grading System Quality is assessed on the "worst" face or

: Divided into four grades: Grade 1 , Grade 2 , Grade 3 , and Grade 4 . 2. Technical Requirements & Quality It defines the quality, dimensions, and grading criteria

Lumber is categorized based on the quality of the wood and its processing, specifically looking for defects like knots, cracks, and rot .