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Lumber Inspection Services

COFI employs a field staff of experienced quality control supervisors that are highly respected for their knowledge and integrity in the supervision of lumber production, grading and grade marking.  COFI’s field staff are strategically located to efficiently provide services to members.  COFI is accredited by both the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and the Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board (CLSAB) to provide lumber inspection, certification and grade marking in accordance with the provisions of both organizations.  Both organizations have accredited COFI as a provider of competent and reliable lumber inspection, certification and grade marking services.

Lumber Grading Services
  • Monthly Grade Supervision
  • Grade stamping Services
  • Grade Certificates
  • Transient Inspection Services
  • Reinspection Services
  • Grader Training
  • Other grading services as requested
Machine Stress Rated Certification Services
  • Certification to U.S. and Canadian (NLGA SPS-2) - MSR quality control procedures
  • Monthly Grade and QC Supervision
  • Grader Training and Certification
End Jointed Lumber Certification Services
  • Certification to U.S. and Canadian (NLGA SPS 1, 3, and 5) - quality control procedures for finger-jointed lumber
  • Monthly Grade and QC Supervision
  • Grader Training and Certification
Heat Treatment (HT) Facility Certification Services
  • Certification to American Lumber Standards and Canadian Food Inspection Agency HT Standards
  • Monthly QC Supervision
  • HT Marking Agreement
  • HT, KD/HT  Certificates
Japanese Agriculture Standards Certification Services
  • Certification to JAS 600
  • Quarterly QC Supervision
  • Grader training & certification
  • Staff training
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