{"product_id":"1x6-brown-pressure-treated-s4s-deck-board-8ft","title":"1x6 Brown Pressure-Treated S4S Deck Board, 8 ft.","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\u003e1x6 Brown Pressure-Treated S4S Deck Board, 8 ft.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nominal 1 in. x 6 in. board, surfaced four sides (S4S) for a smooth, splinter-free face and edge, pressure-treated with a brown-tone preservative for above-ground exterior use. This is the 8 ft. length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-ground use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This board is treated to Use Category UC3.2 (exterior construction, above ground) under CAN\/CSA O80.1. It is not rated for ground contact or persistent water exposure – for a board that sits on or in soil, in a planter, or against standing water, ask us for a ground-contact (UC4) rated product instead.\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\u003eNominal 1 in. x 6 in. dimensional softwood lumber, surfaced four sides (S4S) for a uniform, smooth finish on all faces and edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure-treated with a brown-tone preservative rated for above-ground exterior use (Use Category UC3.2 per CAN\/CSA O80.1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 ft. length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual dressed size 3\/4 in. x 5-1\/2 in., per NLGA Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck boards on an above-grade frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascia and skirting on a deck or shed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior trim, fence toppers and caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny exterior carpentry that stays clear of soil and standing water\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\"\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in. x 6 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActual (Dressed) Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 in. x 5-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS4S (surfaced four sides)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure-treated, brown tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUse Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUC3.2 – exterior construction, above ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGround Contact Rated\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\"\u003eUse category and preservative retention are governed by CAN\/CSA O80.1-21, Section 5; dimensional and grading requirements follow the NLGA Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber. UC3.2 covers exterior, above-ground construction with normal weather exposure and does not cover ground contact or persistent water exposure. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodpreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Specifier-Guide-Lumber-and-Timber-in-Building-Construction-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWood Preservation Canada, Specifier Guide – Lumber and Timber in Building Construction (2025)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall only where the board stays clear of soil contact and standing water. This UC3.2 board is not rated for ground contact; use a UC4 ground-contact board for posts, sleepers or anything touching soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fasteners galvanized per ASTM A153, or Type 304\/316 stainless steel for maximum service life. Use connectors galvanized per ASTM A653 (G185) or hot-dip galvanized after fabrication per ASTM A123.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pair stainless steel fasteners with galvanized connectors, or vice versa. Mixing metals in a damp, copper-treated board drives galvanic corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-drill pilot holes when fastening within about 2 in. of a board end to reduce splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting or drilling exposes untreated wood at the core of the board. Apply a field-treatment or end-cut preservative product to every field cut and drilled hole to maintain the board's decay resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eFastener and connector metal compatibility guidance is from Wood Preservation Canada's residential fastener guidance; field-treating cut ends is from Wood Preservation Canada's field-treating guidance, which notes that cutting or drilling \"exposes parts of the wood that were not treated with preservatives, increasing the opportunities for decay fungi or insects to deteriorate the wood.\" Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodpreservation.ca\/en\/residential-sitemap\/fasteners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWood Preservation Canada – Fasteners \u0026amp; Field Treating (woodpreservation.ca)\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\u003eIs this board rated for ground contact?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a UC3.2, above-ground board under CAN\/CSA O80.1. Ask us for a UC4 ground-contact rated board for posts, sleepers or anything touching soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat fasteners do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFasteners galvanized per ASTM A153, or stainless steel (Type 304\/316) for maximum service life. Connectors galvanized per ASTM A653 (G185) or ASTM A123. Don't mix stainless fasteners with galvanized connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat will I actually get if I order 1x6?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe actual dressed size is 3\/4 in. x 5-1\/2 in., per the NLGA Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber. \"1x6\" describes the nominal (rough-sawn) size, not the finished dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to do anything to a cut end?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Cutting or drilling exposes wood at the core that wasn't reached by the preservative. 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