{"product_id":"6x6-no-2-hem-fir-green-s4see-dimensional-lumber","title":"6\" x 6\" #2 Grade Hem-Fir Green S4SEE 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\" #2 Grade Hem-Fir Green S4SEE Dimensional Lumber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 6x6 in No. 2 grade hem-fir, sold green and surfaced on four sides with eased edges (S4SEE). It is a heavy post and timber size in 8 and 12 ft lengths, used for posts, landscape structures and framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis stock is green.\u003c\/strong\u003e It still holds moisture above 19%, so it shrinks and can check or twist as it dries, and the finished size settles slightly under the size it is cut at. Hem-fir is a lighter, softer wood than Douglas fir, so it suits dry, above-ground use and is not rated for ground contact.\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. 2 grade hem-fir, a framing grade used for structural and non-structural work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHem-fir is a species group of western hemlock and true firs, light in weight and easy to work\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\u003eS4SEE means surfaced on four sides with eased edges, so the corners are slightly rounded and easier on the hands\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\u003ePosts for pergolas, porches and covered structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeams, headers and timber framing in dry locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape timbers, steps and raised edging above ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete forming, cribbing and shoring\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. 2 Hem-Fir, Green, S4SEE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHem-fir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 2\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\"\u003eActual size, green\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 5-5\/8 in. x 5-5\/8 in., shrinking toward 5-1\/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\u003e8 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\u003eS4SEE, surfaced four sides with eased edges\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 piece and are the governing record for what you receive. Post and beam sizing depends on span, load and local code, so confirm it with your engineer or building inspector. 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 is hem-fir?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHem-fir is a commercial species group made up of western hemlock and true firs such as amabilis fir. The wood is lighter and softer than Douglas fir, and it is graded and sold together as a single group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does S4SEE mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eS4SEE means surfaced on four sides, eased edges. All four faces are planed smooth and the long edges are slightly rounded, so the timber is easier to handle and shows less splintering at the corners.\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 timber 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 check, twist or cup.\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 6x6?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen 6x6 stock is surfaced a little larger than dry stock, at about 5-5\/8 in. x 5-5\/8 in., and it settles toward 5-1\/2 in. x 5-1\/2 in. as it dries. 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