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Most lumber is visually graded by qualified lumber graders. They inspect each piece and apply visual rules to establish its grade, which determines its structural design value. While visual grading works well, increased demand for high performance lumber for highly engineered truss systems has led to demand for more automated techniques. See What is MSR lumber, below.
