Premium Lumber Boards
Gorman Premium Boards
Premium-grade lumber produced with careful drying, upgraded grading standards, protected ends, and precision dressing for improved stability and finish quality.
Gorman promotes “The Finest Boards” because its products are graded above standard industry requirements and manufactured with a slower, lower-temperature drying process intended to improve board stability.
Product Highlights
Grade Quality
Above Standard
Upgraded lumber grading
Drying Process
Extra Slow
Low-temperature kiln schedule
End Protection
Waxed
Helps reduce splitting and moisture uptake
Surface Dressing
Customized
Precision-milled board finish
Why Gorman Boards
Upgraded grading standards
Products are graded above typical industry standards to provide cleaner appearance, improved consistency, and dependable finish quality.
Slow, controlled drying
An extra-slow, low-temperature drying schedule helps reduce internal stress and supports improved dimensional stability.
Waxed board ends
Waxed ends help limit moisture absorption and reduce the likelihood of checking or splitting during storage and handling.
Custom dressing equipment
Specialized machinery produces cleaner, more consistent board surfaces and edges for professional carpentry and finish work.
Clear Select Boards
Clear Select is a step-up grade from C&Btr, offering cleaner appearance and higher visual consistency for premium finish applications.
Available Sizes
- 1 × 2
- 1 × 3
- 1 × 4
- 1 × 6
- 1 × 8
- 1 × 10
- 1 × 12
Recommended Uses
Suitable for premium trim, shelving, cabinetry, furniture components, architectural millwork, and other visible finish applications.
Gorman Elite Boards
Gorman Elite is a step-up grade from standard #2 lumber, providing improved visual quality while maintaining practical project value.
Available Sizes
- 1 × 2
- 1 × 3
- 1 × 4
- 1 × 6
- 1 × 8
- 1 × 10
- 1 × 12
Recommended Uses
Well suited for general finish carpentry, trim, shelving, paneling, utility millwork, and residential construction applications.
Choose Clear Select for the cleanest visible finish and Gorman Elite when improved appearance and value are both important.
Confirm species, actual finished dimensions, moisture content, grade, treatment, and intended application before ordering. Nominal lumber sizes differ from actual dressed dimensions.
