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Q: How big is 2x6 lumber?
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How much does a 20ft 2X6 weigh?

A 2X6 (dry Douglas fir) weighs 2lbs per foot. Thus a 20ft 2X6 would weigh 40 lbs. Other types of lumber such as pine weighs more and all lumber is heaver when wet or if it has been treated.


List the various lumber sizes commonly used in building construction?

2x4, 2x6 and 2x10


Are 2x6 wood studs available at 92 5 8 inches long?

Lumber yards and home improvement stores in the U.S. generally stock stud length 2x6's (92-5/8").


How wide is a 2X6?

A 2X6 is 5 1/2 inches wide. Incidentally it's 1 1/2 inches thick. Pre-WWII lumber was cut at stated dimensions, a 2x4 was actually 2 inches by 4 inches.


How many 2x6's need to cover 64 sq feet?

A saw mill rough cuts a log into standard sizes of lumber such as 2x4, 2x6, 2x8,etc. The rough cut lumber is cut to the actual measurements of 2" x 4", 2" x 6", 2" x 8", etc. The lumber at this point is very rough so it is run through a planner that smoothes the lumber by removing a small amount of wood on each of its four sides. The actual dimensions of the lumber after being smoothed is 1/2" smaller in both width and thickness so a 2x4 will actually measure 1 1/2" x 3 1/2", a 2x6 is 1 1/2" x 5 1/2", a 2x8 is 1 1/2" x 7 1/2", etc. A 2x6 bought by a consumer at a lumber yard is actually only 1 1/2" or 1.5" thick and 5 1/2" or 5.5" wide. A 1 foot (12") length of 2x6 is (5.5" x 12") 66 square inches. 64 square feet is equivalent to (64 x 12" x 12") 9,216 square inches. So it takes (9,216/66) 139.64 feet of 2 x 6 to cover 64 square feet. Ten 2x6's 14 feet long will cover almost exactly 64 square feet.


What is the answer for 2x6?

12


Is it worth the extra to build a 6 inch exterior wall?

It depends on where you live. If you are in a colder climate the up front cost of the 2x6 lumber will pay off over time. The extra insulation will be worth it.


If you buy 300 linear feet of 2X6 redwood decking how big of a deck can you make?

A nominal 2x6 baord is actually 5.5" wide. 5.5"/12"=0.45833ft => 0.45833ft x 300ft = 137.5 sq-ft


How many 2x4s are in a bunk of lumber?

A standard bunk of lumber typically contains around 100 2x4s. This number can vary depending on the specific dimensions of the lumber and how tightly it is packed. Bunks are typically stacked in a specific pattern to maximize the number of boards that can be transported efficiently.


Why do they cut down the trees in the Cordillera?

Lumber is big business in Canada. The lumber makes houses, furniture, and paper products.


How much weight a 2x6 hold?

A 2x6 piece of lumber can typically support around 50 pounds per linear foot when used as a horizontal shelf. The actual weight it can hold will depend on various factors such as the type of wood, the length of the span, and the load distribution. It is always best to consult with an engineer or construction professional for specific load-bearing calculations.


What is the purpose of a lumber mill?

In a lumber mill, tree trunks are debarked and sawn into planks.it is a big machine that cuts up wood :)