Lumber Instruction

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Treating Cuts in PT

When the back of a treated 2x10 has been kerfed to create a curved band joist, do... More

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Precut Stud Lengths
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Flush-Framed Floor Joists

Install joists higher than the girder to accommodate shrinkage. More

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Fire Protection for Light-Wood Framing

In the wake of the AvalonBay apartment fire in Edgewater, NJ, the wood industry... More

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Milling Rough Lumber

For fine woodworking, having control over the flatness and stability of the wood... More

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Predicting the Twist in PT Lumber

There's a way to determine which 4x4 or 6x6 PT post is going to twist and which... More

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Timber-Frame Look for a Stick-Frame Addition

A few strategically located Doug fir 6x10s help match a conventionally framed... More

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Finger-Jointed Studs

Q: Can finger-jointed studs be used for wall plates and short window and door headers? More

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Lumber for Permanent Wood Foundations

Q: Is ACQ-treated lumber and plywood suitable for building permanent wood foundations? More

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Sawn vs. Plywood Shims

Q: Ideally, pier/beam connections are always properly aligned, with the pier at the right elevation to fully support the beam above. But in the real world, a little shimming always seems to be required. Are shims ripped from framing lumber really adequate More

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