{"product_id":"2x4-standard-better-fir-green-s4s-dimensional-lumber","title":"2\" x 4\" Standard \u0026 Better Fir Green S4S Dimensional Lumber, 12'","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2\" x 4\" Standard \u0026amp; Better Fir Green S4S Dimensional Lumber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2x4 in Standard \u0026amp; Better fir, sold green and surfaced smooth on all four sides (S4S). It measures about 1-9\/16 in. x 3-9\/16 in., shrinking toward 1-1\/2 in. x 3-1\/2 in. as it dries and comes in a 12 ft length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard \u0026amp; Better is a light-framing grade, rated above Utility.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is graded for 2 in. to 4 in. wide lumber used in light framing, and it suits studs, plates and blocking where a structural #2 is not specified. Confirm what your plans and building inspector require for load-bearing work. This stock is sold green, so it shrinks as it dries and can twist or check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard \u0026amp; Better grade, a light-framing grade rated above Utility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFir is a strong, stiff framing softwood that holds nails and screws well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen, with a moisture content above 19%, so it is soft to cut and nail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurfaced smooth on all four sides (S4S) for square edges and consistent faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot pressure treated, so it is for dry, above-ground use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall studs, plates and blocking in light framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing, furring and backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShed, garage and shop framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral carpentry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x4 Standard \u0026amp; Better Fir, Green, S4S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard \u0026amp; Better\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNominal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 in. x 4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAvailable length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActual size, green\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 1-9\/16 in. x 3-9\/16 in., shrinking toward 1-1\/2 in. x 3-1\/2 in. as it dries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMoisture content\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen, above 19%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSurfacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS4S, surfaced on four sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePressure treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eGrade, species and moisture marks are stamped on each board and are the governing record for the piece you receive. Span, load and local code decide where the lumber can be used, so confirm with your building inspector or engineer for structural work. Green lumber changes size as it dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does Standard and Better mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a light-framing grade for narrow lumber. Standard and Better boards are rated above Utility, and the grade includes higher grades such as Construction. Check your plans for the grade they specify.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does green lumber mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen means the board has not been kiln dried and holds moisture above 19%. It is easy to cut and nail, but it shrinks as it dries and can twist, cup or check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the actual size of a green 2x4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen stock is surfaced a little larger than dry stock, at about 1-9\/16 in. x 3-9\/16 in., shrinking toward 1-1\/2 in. x 3-1\/2 in. as it dries. Contact us if a specific dimension matters for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it outside?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly where it stays dry and above ground, or for short-term use. It is not pressure treated, so it will rot in ground contact or constant wet. 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