Hem-Fir, Green, Utility & Better grade lumber. Often described as an 8 ft, 1 x 2 (nominal sizing), this product typically measures 3/4 in thick by 1-1/2 in wide. Appearance notes: Surfaced on 4 Sides. Furring strip board is great for a wide range of uses including carpentry, hobbies, shelving and general projects.
| Actual Thickness |
: |
3/4 in |
| Actual Width |
: |
1-1/2 in |
| Actual Length |
: |
8 ft |
| Nominal Measurement |
: |
1in x 2in |
| Nominal Thickness |
: |
1 in |
| Nominal Width |
: |
2 in |
| Nominal Length |
: |
8 ft |
| Species |
: |
Hem-Fir |
| Grade |
: |
Utility & Better |
| Seasoning |
: |
Green |
| Appearance |
: |
Surfaced on 4 Sides |
- Hem-Fir is a species combination of Western Hemlock and the true firs (Noble, California Red, Grand, Pacific Silver and White Fir); with strength properties slightly below Douglas Fir-Larch, this is an extremely versatile species group and useful for multiple, general-purpose framing applications
- Utility & Better grade lumber is based primarily on utility value instead of appearance and combine a high degree of usefulness and low cost for general construction purposes; this grade may also include grades “Better” than Utility
- Surfaced green - moisture content in excess of 19%
- The board has been surfaced smooth on all 4 sides