{"product_id":"4x4-utility-3-green-s4s-fir-dimensional-lumber","title":"4\" x 4\" Utility\/#3 Grade Green S4S Fir Dimensional Lumber","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\u003e4\" x 4\" Utility\/#3 Grade Green S4S Fir Dimensional Lumber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 4x4 in Utility\/#3 grade fir, sold green and surfaced smooth on all four sides (S4S). It is an economy post size in 10 and 12 ft lengths, used for stakes, bracing, concrete forming and general-purpose work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtility grade is an economy grade, not structural framing grade, and it is sold green.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is graded on usefulness and low cost rather than strength or appearance, and it still holds moisture, so it shrinks and can twist or check as it dries. For structural posts, choose our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/4-x-4-2-grade-fir-dimensional-lumber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e4 x 4 #2 Grade Fir Dimensional Lumber\u003c\/a\u003e and confirm what your building inspector requires.\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\u003eUtility\/#3 grade fir, an economy grade that keeps the cost of 4x4 stock down\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\u003eA 4 in. nominal section is stiff enough for stakes, braces and short posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot pressure treated, so keep it out of ground contact for permanent work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete form stakes, walers and shoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJob-site bracing and temporary supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort fence, sign and landscape posts for temporary or covered use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePallet, crate and equipment framing\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\u003e4x4 Utility\/#3 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\u003eUtility\/#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNominal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 in. x 4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActual size, green\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3-9\/16 in. x 3-9\/16 in., shrinking toward 3-1\/2 in. as it dries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAvailable lengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 and 12 ft\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. Green lumber changes size as it dries, so confirm the dimensions you need at the counter before you order.\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\u003eCan I use utility grade for posts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for structural or load-bearing posts unless your building inspector or engineer accepts it. Utility is graded below No. 2 and Standard. Use a #2 and better 4x4 for deck, porch and carport posts, and keep Utility\/#3 for stakes, bracing and forming.\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 4x4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen 4x4 stock is surfaced a little larger than dry stock, at about 3-9\/16 in. x 3-9\/16 in., and it settles toward 3-1\/2 in. x 3-1\/2 in. as it dries. Contact us if a specific dimension matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does S4S mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eS4S means surfaced on four sides. All four faces are planed smooth, so the post has square, consistent edges and no rough-sawn surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I bury it in the ground?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is not pressure treated, so it will rot in ground contact or constant wet. 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