Southern Pine, Kiln Dried, No. 2 grade lumber. Often described as a 14 ft, 2 x 6 (nominal sizing), this product typically measures 1-1/2 in thick by 5-1/2 in wide. Appearance notes: Surfaced on 4 Sides.
Actual Length |
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14 ft |
Actual Thickness |
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1-1/2 in |
Actual Width |
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5-1/2 in |
Nominal Measurement |
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2in x 6in |
Nominal Thickness |
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2 in |
Nominal Width |
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6 in |
Nominal Length |
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14 ft |
Species |
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Southern Pine |
Grade |
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No. 2 |
Seasoning |
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Kiln Dried |
Appearance |
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Surfaced on 4 Sides |
- Southern Pine lumber has been popular since Colonial times and consists of four main species: longleaf, loblolly, shortleaf and slash; design values for Southern Pine are comparable to other softwood species used in residential and commercial construction
- No. 2 grade lumber is used in all general construction; this grade is designed for the many uses where higher strength properties are not needed and where serviceability is important; few defects are permitted and knots of any quality are allowed as long as they are well spaced and do not exceed size regulations
- Kiln dried – moisture content of 19% or less
- The board has been surfaced smooth on all 4 sides