{"product_id":"6x6-no-1-better-douglas-fir-green-rough-dimensional-lumber","title":"6\" x 6\" #1 \u0026 Better Douglas Fir Green Rough 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\u003e6\" x 6\" #1 \u0026amp; Better Douglas Fir Green Rough Dimensional Lumber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 6x6 in #1 \u0026amp; Better Douglas fir, sold green and rough sawn. It is not planed to a fixed finished size and comes in 10, 12, 16 and 20 ft lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#1 \u0026amp; Better has fewer and smaller defects than #2 and higher design values.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is chosen for beams, headers, posts and other members that carry heavier loads. Span, load and local code decide the size you need, so confirm it with your building inspector or engineer. It is sold green and rough, so it shrinks as it dries, can check or twist, and the finished size varies, so check the size against your layout before you order.\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\u003eNo. 1 \u0026amp; Better grade, with fewer and smaller defects than No. 2 and suited to heavier construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouglas fir is among the strongest and stiffest of the common softwood framing species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen, with a moisture content above 19%, so it is soft to cut and drill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough sawn, keeping the texture left by the sawmill for an exposed, rustic look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong 16 and 20 ft lengths for beams and long spans\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\u003eBeams, headers and posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber framing and heavy platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy joists and rafters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete forming and shoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePergolas, arbours and landscape timbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarns, sheds, and commercial and industrial construction\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\u003e6x6 No. 1 \u0026amp; Better Douglas fir, Green, Rough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouglas fir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 1 \u0026amp; Better\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNominal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 in. x 6 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAvailable lengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10, 12, 16 and 20 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\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough sawn, not planed\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\"\u003eRough-sawn timber is not milled to a fixed finished size, so actual thickness and width vary by piece and by sawmill. Grade and species are stamped on each piece and are the governing record for what you receive. Span, load and local code decide where the lumber can be used, so confirm with your building inspector or engineer. Green lumber changes size as it dries. See also Griff's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4901\/7919\/files\/Dimensional_Lumber_Grading_Guide.pdf?v=1672437576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDimensional Lumber Grading Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 is the difference between this and an S4S 6x6?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 6x6 is rough sawn and graded #1 and Better. A surfaced S4S 6x6 is planed smooth on four sides and is usually graded #2 and Better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does No. 1 and Better mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a visual grade. No. 1 and Better lumber has fewer and smaller knots and defects than No. 2, and the grade can include higher grades above No. 1. It is a step up from the #2 and Better stock used for general framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Douglas fir?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouglas fir is a western softwood prized for its strength and stiffness. It is one of the most common species for heavy framing, beams and posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does green rough mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen means the timber has not been kiln dried and holds moisture above 19%. Rough means it is sawn but not planed, so the surface keeps its sawmill texture. Expect shrinkage as it dries.\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 rough 6x6?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt varies. Rough-sawn lumber is not planed to a set finished size, so the actual thickness and width differ from piece to piece. 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. Choose pressure treated lumber for buried posts and outdoor structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/6x6-no-1-better-douglas-fir-green-rough-dimensional-lumber#product\",\"name\":\"6\\\" x 6\\\" #1 \u0026 Better Douglas Fir Green Rough Dimensional Lumber\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/6x6-no-1-better-douglas-fir-green-rough-dimensional-lumber\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Griff\"},\"category\":\"Hardware \u003e Building Materials \u003e Lumber \u0026 Sheet Stock\",\"description\":\"6x6 #1 \u0026 Better Douglas fir timber, green and rough sawn. A heavy post and beam size. 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