There are three major types of pine that are used for lumber with a number of species in each type.
Yellow pine decking.
The most common pine used in decks is southern yellow pine which includes the sand pine the spruce and the pond pine among others.
Our treated 2x8 2x10 2x12 and 4x4 s are stocked in 1 yellow pine which has smaller and fewer knots and is recommended for applications where high strength and good appearance is desired.
In the south yellow pines grow very well in the acidic red clay soil found in most of the region.
But one stands tall above the rest.
Our 2x6 decking is stocked in a 2 prime which has the same structural strength as 2 but rated as prime for its superior appearance.
Decking exterior grade micronized copper pressure treated southern yellow pine.
While much of the process used to pressure treat southern yellow pine is a trade secret it has been thoroughly tested by the scientific certification systems lab or scs a leader in environmentally friendly building product certification.
One wood to rule them all.
The wood from the southern yellow pines typically has a density value between 50 55 pounds per cubic foot 800 880 kg m 3 when pressure treated yellow pine grows across the south and mid atlantic regions from texas to new jersey.
When pressure treated southern yellow pine is durable strong and environmentally friendly.
Southern yellow pine syp as the name suggests has a soft yellow color that looks beautiful in any environment.
Top choice 2 in x 6 in x 16 ft southern yellow pine lumber.
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After your deck is built the decking boards will be the most visible part of your deck.
It s worth noting that in 2003 when high toxicity was discovered in pressure treated wood new.
It looks attractive as a small deck off the edge of a cottage or a huge deck that wraps around a mansion.
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