Category: Lumber
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Talking Trusses with Todd Drummond – Podcast
Todd shares his background in component manufacturing and how he got involved in roof and floor trusses. He discusses the biggest issues facing the industry, such as changing market dynamics and supply outstripping demand.
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Why is a 2×4 not a 2×4?
Ever wondered why a 2×4 isn’t actually two inches thick and four inches wide? A 2×4 should be called a 1½ x 3½, but that doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue! The route to the current dimensions of the 2×4 is circuitous so there’s not one single reason for the difference, but a number of factors that culminated over time.
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What is Dimensional Framing Lumber?
Dimensional lumber is wood fiber that is cut to a specific size (thickness/width/length) based on pre-defined, standardized sizes.
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