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Surface Defects
A surface defect is a hardwood defect that appears on the surface of a log. The impact that a surface defect has on the quality section may vary. The log surface offers greater opportunity for detecting wood blemishes than the log end. Moreover, the scatter and frequency of product grade defects can be determined best from the surface indicators. Here are a few examples of surface defects (click on them to learn more):
