Southern Pine, Pressure Treated, Above Ground, No. 2 & Better grade lumber. Often described as a 16 ft, 1 x 6 (nominal sizing), this product typically measures 3/4 in thick by 5-1/2 in wide. Appearance notes: Rough Sawn, Surfaced 4 Sides.
| Actual Length |
: |
16 ft |
| Actual Thickness |
: |
3/4 in |
| Actual Width |
: |
5-1/2 in |
| Appearance |
: |
Rough Sawn, Surfaced 4 Sides |
| Grade |
: |
No. 2 and Better |
| Nominal Length |
: |
16 ft |
| Nominal Measurement |
: |
1 x 6 in |
| Nominal Thickness |
: |
1 in |
| Nominal Width |
: |
6 in |
| Seasoning |
: |
Pressure Treated, Above Ground |
| Species |
: |
Southern Pine |
- 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 & Better 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; this grade may also include grades “Better” than No. 2
- Pressure-treated with preservative agents to protect against termites, decay and rot; intended for above ground, exterior use; for applications that are easily maintained or replaced
- The board has been surfaced smooth on all 4 sides from the initial sawmill rough cut; intended for exposed applications
