2 in x 6 in x 16 ft (Actual: 1-1/2″x5-1/2″) #2 Borate Southern Pine

Description

Southern Pine, Pressure Treated (SBX), No. 2 grade lumber. Often described as a 16 ft, 2 x 6 (nominal sizing), this product typically measures 1-1/2 in thick by 5-1/2 in wide. Appearance notes: Surfaced on 4 Sides.

• Southern Pine lumber has been popular since Colonial times and consists of four main species: longleaf, loblolly, shortleaf and slash; design values for Southern Pine are comparable to other softwood species used in residential and commercial construction
• No. 2 grade lumber is used in all general construction; this grade is designed for the many uses where higher strength properties are not needed and where serviceability is important; few defects are permitted and knots of any quality are allowed as long as they are well spaced and do not exceed size regulations
• Pressure-treated with Sodium Borate (SBX) — retention level ranging from .25-.28 — to protect against termites, decay and rot; intended for interior applications where the application is continually protected from water
• The board has been surfaced smooth on all 4 sides

Actual Length16Actual Thickness1-1/2Actual Width5-1/2Nominal Thickness2Nominal Width6Nominal Length16SpeciesSouthern PineGradeNo. 2SeasoningPressure Treated (SBX)AppearanceSurfaced on 4 Sides