One thing to keep in mind is that Structural Log Member is responsible for how logs get graded by log manufacturers. I don't see why TF Guild should start their own??

Also, if I am correct?? It is highly recommended that TF kits are cut while timbers are 'Green'?? And by 'Green', I assume that timbers contains more than 50% moisture in the timbers?? International Building Code requires that major of lumbers to have 19% or less moisture in lumbers prior to being grading and stamped.

So for this reason, TG Guild should petition to make a special exemption that we have different way of grading 'Green' timbers and categorizing them into #1, #2, etc prior to cutting kits and raising before the whole kits start to dry. Yes, we do need to prove that this method is safe and sound but I think (hopefully) TF Guild has proved it to be?

Just a thought??