Common questions

How much does a 1×12 cost?

How much does a 1×12 cost?

Lumber Prices

Board 6′ 10′
1×6 $5.18 $9.05
1×8 $6.98 $13.70
1×10 $9.88 $17.84
1×12 $12.84 $24.70

What lengths do 1×12 come in?

Lumber sizes can be confusing at first. Boards are referred to by their “Nominal Size”, not the actual size. This is because lumber is surfaced or planed smooth on four sides (S4S)….Lumber Dimensions: Nominal vs. Actual.

Nominal Size Actual Size
1×6 3/4″ x 5-1/2″
1×8 3/4″ x 7-1/4″
1×10 3/4″ x 9-1/4″
1×12 3/4″ x 11-1/4″

How long is a 12ft board?

Actual – archtoolbox.com….Softwood Lumber Lengths.

Length in Feet Length in Inches Length in Meters
8 feet 96 inches 2.438 meters
10 feet 120 inches 3.048 meters
12 feet 144 inches 3.658 meters

What is common board?

Most likely what you call “common board” is Eastern White Pine or possibly Ponderosa Pine if you’re in the western part of the country. Eastern White pine is characterized by it’s yellow to cream white color, numerous dark knots in the “common” grade and distinct pine smell. Ponderosa pine is similar in appearance.

Why is lumber so expensive?

Lumber is expensive due to supply and demand and the various factors that influence both. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, suppliers have had a difficult time filling the gap in lumber demand as well as meeting the current demand for wood. Lumber doesn’t have to be expensive, however.

How wide is 1×12?

Nominal vs. Actual Measurements of Dimension Lumber

Nominal Size Actual Size
1 x 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches (19 x 184 mm)
1 x 10 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches (19 x 235 mm)
1 x 12 3/4 x 11 1/4 inches (19 x 286 mm)
2 x 2 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches (38 x 38 mm)

Can you buy true dimensional lumber?

All of our lumber is cut to true dimensions. Meaning if you order a 2″x 4″ x 10′ the piece of lumber you receive will be 2 inches thick, 4 inches wide and 10 feet long.

What is the true size of a 1×6?

A 1×6, 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.

How many board feet are in a 1×6?

1” x 6” x 1′ = 0.50 bd. ft. 1” x 8” x 1′ = 0.67 bd. ft.

What is the cheapest wood to buy?

Pine is budget-friendly and easy to find. It is typically used in furniture building and construction. Poplar is used in cabinetmaking, painted furniture, ceiling moldings and trim. It gives the look of expensive hardwood when stained but is easily scratched.