{"product_id":"4x5-no-2-better-hem-fir-green-rough-dimensional-lumber","title":"4\" x 5\" #2 \u0026 Better Hem-Fir Green Rough Dimensional Lumber, 8'","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 5\" #2 \u0026amp; Better Hem-Fir Green Rough Dimensional Lumber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 4x5 in #2 \u0026amp; Better hem-fir, sold green and rough sawn. It is not planed to a fixed finished size and comes in a 8 ft length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#2 \u0026amp; Better is the general framing grade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is sound for structural and non-structural work, and it is the grade most framing plans call for. 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. 2 \u0026amp; Better grade, 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 cut and nail.\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\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, joists and rafters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosts, headers and beams where the plan calls for #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral framing and carpentry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecks, sheds and outbuildings\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\u003e4x5 No. 2 \u0026amp; Better Hem-fir, Green, Rough\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 \u0026amp; Better\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNominal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 in. x 5 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAvailable length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 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.\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 No. 2 and Better mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a visual framing grade. No. 2 and Better boards are sound for general structural use and can include higher grades above No. 2, so you get a consistent, reliable board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\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. 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 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 4x5?\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. 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