S2S vs. S4S vs. Rough-Sawn Lumber: Milling Allowances, Planer Loss & Buying Guide
Compare S2S vs. S4S vs. rough-sawn hardwood lumber (plus Hit-or-Miss, S3S, and SLR1E) with exact NHLA milling allowances, planer thickness loss, width rip loss, and board foot cost tables.
Nominal vs. Actual Lumber Sizes Chart (Why a 2×4 Measures 1.5″ x 3.5″)
Complete nominal vs. actual lumber sizes chart for 1x boards, 5/4 decking, 2×4 to 2×12 framing lumber, and 4×4 to 6×6 posts, plus why a 2×4 measures 1.5″ x 3.5″ under DOC PS 20 standards.
4/4, 5/4, 6/4 & 8/4 Lumber Thickness Chart: Rough Hardwood Quarters vs. Surfaced Sizes
Complete hardwood lumber thickness chart comparing 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4, and 16/4 rough-sawn quarters against Hit-or-Miss (15/16″), S2S standard (13/16″), and S4S finished dimensions.