Select structural lumber

Flooring Is All We Do. How to select the best lumber? What is select grade lumber? Appearance framing lumber is used in paneling and siding. The grades are Supreme, Choice, and Quality.

Recommended for general construction uses. Hem-Fir is a species combination of Western Hemlock and the true firs (Noble, California Re Gran Pacific Silver and White fir). Similar in appearance to No. With strength properties slightly below Douglas Fir-Larch, this is an extremely versatile species group and useful for multiple, general-purpose framing applications. In this example, the grade is “Standard.

Standard grade is the most common grade of framing lumber produced. Dimensional lumber is broken down into the following classes and grades. This is the highest grade of lumber , used for its strength and durability. You’ll find the least number of defects in this grade of lumber. Knots are permitted in certain sizes, as long as they are soun firm, tight, and well spaced.

With this grade of lumber , few defects are allowed. Most select structural Douglas Fir is not this clear. Composite plastic lumber. Free Samples Available At Your Local Store! Pretty much clear of knots.

Structural Light Framing. The knots that do exist are small and tight. Strongest of the four grades. Shawn’s engineering philosophy is adaptable to client needs, and includes providing structural support to innovative architectural designs, practical solutions for contractors, and economical buildings for owners. This grade is measured in numbers 1- with number being the highest quality.

Stu intended for vertical use in load bearing walls is Stud grade. Moisture content at the time of surfacing. S-DRY” means the lumber was kiln-dried to a maximum moisture content of percent before it was surfaced.

Pressure-treated lumber can support more weight and span longer distances than cedar, redwood or other woods commonly used for building decks. Lumber Grades and Design Values. As the numbers go up, quality and price go down.

Available in 2×through 2×1 this is consistently the highest grade of lumber available. Our DSS material is produced by Langdale Forest Products of Valdosta, GA. Recycled plastic lumber. Northern Building Supply stocks ground-contact treated lumber only because it is the best protection.

All are graded full length. Knots appearing on narrow faces are limited to the same displacement as knots specified at edges of wide faces. In the Pacific Northwest, pressure treated lumber is primarily hemlock with a few select products that are Douglas fir. All pressure treated lumber is incised unless it is specifically designed to be used for a deck surface or railing application. We carry this in 2xthrough 2x12.

When you think of lumber , you think of one name: Georgia-Pacific. But it’s what we offer today that makes our lumber such a trusted choice. Grade C is the highest grade of pine lumber and is commonly used for fine woodworking and interior trim.

Select D grade pine lumber is not as fine in appearance as grade C but maintains a similar level of structural quality.