Douglas Fir, Green, No. 2 & Better grade lumber. Often described as a 10 ft, 2 x 8 (nominal sizing), this product typically measures 1-1/2 in thick by 7-1/4 in wide. Appearance notes: Tongue & Groove.
| Actual Thickness |
: |
1-1/2 in |
| Actual Width |
: |
7-1/4 in |
| Actual Length |
: |
10 ft |
| Nominal Measurement |
: |
2in x 8in |
| Nominal Thickness |
: |
2 in |
| Nominal Width |
: |
8 in |
| Nominal Length |
: |
10 ft |
| Species |
: |
Douglas Fir |
| Seasoning |
: |
Green |
| Appearance |
: |
Tongue & Groove |
| Grade |
: |
No. 2 & Better |
- Douglas Fir is the major species produced in the West, with more volume shipped than any other species, and its sterling performance history is recognized the world over
- No. 2 & Better 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
- Surfaced green – moisture content in excess of 19%
- Tongue and groove joints allow the boards to be joined strongly together and function as a single flat surface