seeings 2x4 are smaller that they say should i use a smaller 2 x 6 where it says to use a 2 x 4 now this would make sence to me
2007-05-09 01:29:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It largely (no pun intended) depends on what you're building.
Certainly for some projects moving up or down by fractions won't be of much consequence, but an interior house wall might be an issue, as might CODE standards in construction.
Steven Wolf
2007-05-09 01:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Good idea, wrong application. Lumber is engineered, so when it says to use a 2x4 they are actually refering to the smaller 2x4 (1 1/2 x 3 1/2).
2007-05-09 12:21:26 · answer #2 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what you are building if you need to build like a frame for a book case then 2x4s would be okay. heck when ppl build new houses all they use is 2x4s and they are built pretty good. so i would say just stick with the 2x4s even though it is not actually 2 inches by 4 inches. (its like 1 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches.)
2007-05-09 08:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by theprophet121211991 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they say to use a 2x4, don't use a 2x6. A 2x6 is the same with as a 2x4. The 2"x4" dimension is the rough cut dimension. The part that is missing is what was planed off to make it smooth.
2007-05-09 11:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand your logic, but what if the person who told you to use the 2x4, took into account that it was actually smaller?
2007-05-09 08:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by Beau R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2x4's have been smaller than the nominal size for so long, any references to them should take into account the finished size. You can always use 2x6's if you want the added strength or if you are building walls, the additional insulation capacity.
2007-05-09 08:39:58 · answer #6 · answered by Neal & Cathy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i agree with neil. your directions said 2x4
ask the hardware store for a 2x4
they will give you a 1 1/2x3 1/2
use it
be happy
get met
it pays
2007-05-09 19:21:17 · answer #7 · answered by drew.sills 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dimensional lumber all measures smaller than the stated size. check with your lumber yard to see what is needed or best for your project.
2007-05-09 14:13:42 · answer #8 · answered by barn cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so if you really want something that is 2"x4" you could always go to the lumberyard and get rough cut lumber.they are rough but cut to actual dimensions.
2007-05-09 15:16:02 · answer #9 · answered by gands4ever 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best advice is to measure what you have, and match it up at the store
2007-05-09 08:37:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋