MIL‐DTL‐14362H
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not
mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. This specification establishes the appropriate materials and methods for unitizing
and loading lumber for both domestic and overseas shipments.
6.1.1 Degrees of protection. The following provides a guide for the selection of the appropriate
degree of protection for lumber shipment:
a. Level A. Level A provides maximum protection and should be designated for dry or seasoned
lumber anticipating overseas shipment, numerous handling operations and open storage. Length of
storage is undefined.
b. Level B. Level B provides limited protection for both overseas and domestic lumber shipments
where multiple handling is expected and limited covered storage is available.
c. Minimal. Minimal should be designated for either domestic or overseas shipments of common
grades of lumber for immediate use.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:
a.
Title, number, and date of the specification.
b.
If required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1).
c.
Level of packing required (see 1.2 and 3.2).
d.
When anti-stain treatment is required (see 3.1 and 6.4).
e.
When a special unit size is required (see 3.2.1.2).
f.
When marking other than as specified is required (see 3.4).
6.3 Definition.
6.3.1 Lumber. For the purpose of this specification, "lumber" is defined as a manufactured product
derived from a softwood or hardwood log including, but not limited to boards, dimension lumber, timbers,
crossarms or ties which may be rough, surfaced or worked to a pattern. Molding and hardwood flooring
are excluded from this specification.
6.4 Anti-stain treatment applicability. Under certain circumstances, such as overseas shipments or
extended periods of storage, an anti-stain treatment may be necessary for unseasoned lumber to inhibit
the penetration of undesirable stains. The need for such treatment (see 3.1), should be specified on the
order (see 6.2).
6.5 Subject term (key word) listing.
Anti-stain treatment
Cross strips
Edge protectors
Open-top conveyances
Random widths
Strapped units
Waterproof wrap
6.6 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes
with respect to the previous issue due to the extensiveness of the changes.
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