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What are the dimensions of a 2x4x8 board explain?
2 inches by 4 inches by 8 feet
What is another word for lumber?
wood is another word for lumber
How much lumber will you need to build 20x20 shop?
a lot
What do you call a thirty-six inch two-by-four?
a lumber yard
What is bd ft?
It is probably 'board feet,' which is a measurement of lumber volume.
What is the difference between rough and dressed lumber?
Re sawn lumber is achieved by re-processing smooth standard milled lumber to achieve a roughened surface, normally for aesthetics. The lumber is passed along a saw blade to achieve the desired effect. The finished size is smaller than nominal call-out dimension. Rough sawn lumber is the board, plank or timber prior to milling for final sizing. Rough sawn lumber is larger in dimensions to the nominal call out. Rough sawn lumber is sometimes referred as rough milled lumber when certain exact sizes are desired.
What is the hardwood dimension lumber and flooring industry?
This classification consists of companies that primarily make hardwood dimension lumber and wood frames for household furniture
Explain The Difference between "Actual Size" and "Nominal Size"?
The **"actual size"** refers to the true, precise dimensions of a product or material after manufacturing, while the **"nominal size"** is the label or standard size used for identification and may differ slightly from the actual size due to trimming or finishing processes. For example, a 2x4 piece of lumber has a nominal size of 2 inches by 4 inches, but its actual size is typically 1.5 inches by 3.5 inches.
What is the difference between seasoned lumber and unseasoned lumber?
Seasoned lumber has been dried, usually in a lumber kiln, to roughly 6% to 8% moisture content. Unseasoned lumber may be anything from dripping-wet-fresh-from-the-tree to air dried, depending on how long it's been sitting at the lumberyard and on the local humidity.
What is the difference between para lam and versa lam lumber?
Paralam is manufactured by Weyerhauser and Versalam is manufactured by Boise-Cascade. Other than that, there really is no difference.
What is the difference between fibreboard and chipboard?
In Canadian lumber mills at least, chipboard is made with smaller particles than fibreboard.
What determines the sales of hardwood dimension lumber?
The health of this industry is tied closely to housing starts in the United States.
What has the author Robert J Hoyle written?
Robert J. Hoyle has written: 'Machine stress grading of lumber less than nominal 2-in. thick' -- subject- s -: Grading, Lumber, Testing, Wood
What is the difference between wood and lumber?
Wood is a natural material that comes from trees, while lumber refers to processed and cut wood that is used for construction or other purposes. Lumber is typically more uniform in size and shape compared to raw wood.
You recently bought a truck load of lumber from a retiring cabinet maker and you were wondering how to tell the difference between maple and birch?
birch should be lighter.
What is the difference between unseasoned wood and seasoned wood?
This refers to the amount of aging it has had since cut. Green is another name for unseasoned wood. This refers to firewood and cut lumber. Seasoned is ready for sale in a lumber yard or fireplace ready.
What has the author David P Lowery written?
David P Lowery has written: 'Evaluation of dimension lumber made from dead-tree logs' -- subject(s): Testing, Wood, Lumber, Measurement 'Western white pine' -- subject(s): White pine
