Southern Pine, Pressure Treated - Ground Contact, No. 2 grade lumber. Often described as a 12 ft, 4 x 4 (nominal sizing), this product typically measures 3-1/2 in thick by 3-1/2 in wide. Appearance notes: Surfaced on 4 Sides.
| Actual Length |
: |
12 ft |
| Actual Thickness |
: |
3-1/2 in |
| Actual Width |
: |
3-1/2 in |
| Appearance |
: |
Surfaced on 4 Sides |
| Grade |
: |
No. 2 |
| Nominal Length |
: |
12 ft |
| Nominal Measurement |
: |
4in x 4in |
| Nominal Thickness |
: |
4 in |
| Nominal Width |
: |
4 in |
| Seasoning |
: |
Pressure Treated - Ground Contact |
| 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 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
- Pressure-treated with preservative agents to protect against termites, decay and rot; intended for above ground, ground contact, freshwater contact and saltwater splash
- The board has been surfaced smooth on all 4 sides