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Lumber Dimensions

Did you know 2 x 4's are not actually 2 inches by 4 inches? When the board is first rough cut at the lumber mill, it is a true 2" x 4", but the drying process and planing of the lumber reduce it to the finished 1.5" x 3.5" size. Below are the common sizes of lumber, and their actual sizes.

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