I went to buy some lumber and I told them that I need some 1 x12s and some 2 x4s. The lumber measured 3/4 x11 1/2 and 1 1/2 x 3 1/2. If we are paying for something, that is what we should get. I feel that we are being charged for stuff that we aren't getting. Do you agree?
2007-08-20 04:14:51 · 4 answers · asked by hotmama 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
that is so when you add the 1/2 inch plywood or sheetrock it ends up rite
they still sell the 2 x 4 's but they arnt stud grade
2007-08-23 02:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the way they do it.The 1 x 12 is called a 1 x 12 because before they remove the bark and squared it off it was 1 x12.the same holds true for 2 x 4 ,2x6 etc. whats is reall a rip off is when you got to the home depot and get a 2 x12 and match it up next to a 2 x12 from a good lumber yard you will see the 2 x 12 from the home depot isnt 11 1/8 inches and doesnt match up to the same dimensions of good lumber yards.
2007-08-20 11:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It has been this way for many, many, many years. You can get what is called 5/4 (five quarter[s]) boards which means it is a full inch dimension for which you want. But you pay more because as someone else said, the boards are shaved to be uniform.
2007-08-24 08:47:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the lumber is measured before it is dried.... when wood dries it shrinks,in other words it becomes compacted. Youre still getting the 2x4's its just in a different way.
2007-08-20 11:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by Megan M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋