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Lumber will be strong through 2021 and this drop in lumber prices is great news for homebuilders and real estate developers alike if they choose to take advantage of their low rates now.Sep 22, 2021

Classic farmhouse/cottage trim work... no mitering, using 1x6's for baseboard, 1x4's for sides of door with a 1x2 topped with a 1x6 for the tops of the doors... white beadboard with a 1x4 to trim it on top....

Note: The last 6 in a 1x6x6 measurement refers to the length of the board and simply means 6 feet.Nov 15, 2017

A 1x6, for example, actually measures 3/4" x 5 1/2". In this case, the planing is necessary for a smoother surface, so that the board could be used for interior applications. The length of the boards is generally exactly what you order, though we usually only stock pieces of even lengths.

NOTE: Standard boards are often called a 5/4 board when referring to traditional lumber, which means the actual thickness is typically somewhere between 1” and 1 ¼”. Thicker boards are often called a 2 x 6 when referring to traditional lumber, which means the actual thickness is somewhere between 1.2” and 1.5”.Sep 16, 2021

2×4 have rounded edges as it's very beneficial to the wood itself and those working with it. They reduce the number of injuries like unwanted splinters during the handling and manufacturing process and also ensure that the lumber stays looking its best all throughout until the customer sees it.Oct 21, 2020

1x Board Sizes

The larger 1x boards (1x8, 1x10, etc.) lose 3/4 inch in width. That means a 1x10 is actually 3/4 inch in thickness by 9 1/4 inches.

So, a "4/4" board is four quarters, or 1 inch thick, an "8/4" board is eight quarters, or 2 inches thick, a "10/4" board is ten quarters, or 2.5 inches thick, etc. Board Foot: Rough sawn lumber is usually sold by the "board foot" (bd. ft.).