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  • Mar 25, 2007, 08:15 AM
    handymanJ
    name of lumber sizes
    What would a piece of lumber the following sizes normally be referred to in the industry?

    a. 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 92.5" fir

    b. 1" x 5-1/2" cedar
  • Mar 25, 2007, 08:25 AM
    TheSavage
    a 2x4
    b. 5/4 x 6
  • Mar 26, 2007, 05:57 PM
    nmwirez
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TheSavage
    a 2x4
    b. 5/4 x 6

    Hi handyman, On the west coast a. stud, b. 1 x 6 wood type may differ if siding slat. :) nm
  • Mar 27, 2007, 06:30 AM
    skiberger
    a. Is a 2x4 precut stud.
    This is used in wall construction so when the bottom and double top plate is added it gives a overall wall height of 97". This gives you a "8 foot" wall height.
  • Mar 27, 2007, 09:49 AM
    nmwirez
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by skiberger
    a. is a 2x4 precut stud.
    This is used in wall construction so when the bottom and double top plate is added it gives a overall wall height of 97". This gives you a "8 foot" wall height.


    Hi Skiberger, Is that why sheetrock hangs 1" above the subfloor?. :D nm jk

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