Types of Lumber Notes

Types of Lumber Explained

• Common Lumber Sizes and Types:

  • Standard Size Sheets: 4” x 8” sections

  • Various Types include (going from most to least $):

  • Pine

  • Plywood

    • Luan Underlayment

  • OSB (Oriented Strand Board)

  • MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) - Nominal Sizes

  • Hardboard

• Standard Lumber Sizes: [Actual Sizes]

  • 2" x 4" [1/2" x 3 1/2"]

  • 1" x 4" [3/4" x 3 1/2"]