All milled wood is graded according to its overall appearance. In general hardwoods are categorized as “select” (most desirable), “number 1”, “number 2”, and “number 3” (least desirable). Certain “defects” such as knots, color, and varying grain orientation can be desirable in different instances. Here a hunting cabin has #3, or “cabin grade” southern yellow pine. This wood was milled off the owner’s land and milled into flooring. In addition to the connection of the wood being sourced from the property, the owner enjoyed the color and imperfections of the wood. This goes to show that what a wood mill considers to be less desirable can have amazing results!