Cedar/Redwood
#2 Clear (STK)
Tight knot cedar/redwood — popular grade for decking, fencing, and general outdoor use
Standard: WRCLA, RISRelative price: Mid-RangeRank: 3
What this grade means
#2 Clear (also called STK — Select Tight Knot) is the most popular retail grade for cedar and redwood. It allows tight, sound knots that add natural character while maintaining good structural integrity and rot resistance.
Defects allowed
Sound tight knots, some sapwood, minor character marks
Typical uses
Decking, fencing, siding, pergolas, garden structures, general outdoor construction
Grade rules vary by species, region and grading agency. For structural work, use the grade stamp and governing code or an engineer’s specification—not appearance alone.
← All lumber grades