What Is Lumber?
Lumber Is collective term for harvested wood, whether cut into logs, heavy timbers, or members used in light-frame construction. Lumber is classified as hardwood or softwood. The term often refers specifically to the products derived from logs in a sawmill. Lumber may be supplied either rough-sawn, or surfaced on one or more of its faces. Beside pulpwood, rough lumber is the raw material for furniture-making, and manufacture of other items requiring cutting and shaping. It is available in many species, including hardwoods and softwoods, such as white pine and red pine, because of their low cost.
What Is Lumber Used For?
Lumber is wood that has been processed into dimensional lumber, including beams and planks or boards, a stage in the process of wood production. Lumber is mainly used for construction framing, as well as finishing (floors, wall panels, window frames).
What Are The 4 Types Of Lumber?
The hardwood, softwood, plywood or MDF are the four main varieties of wood that you may use for any type of woodworking project and the following points give you the confidence to select the right type of wood for your project.
What Is The Size Of Lumber?
Dimensional Lumber
| Nominal Size | Actual Size |
|---|---|
| 2×12 | 1-1/2″ × 11-1/4″ |
| 4×4 | 3-1/2″ × 3-1/2″ |
| 4×6 | 3-1/2″ × 5-1/2″ |
| 6×6 | 5-1/2″ × 5-1/2″ |
Lumber Prices In Ghana:
| Type of plywood | Price |
| Normal plywood | GHS 37.00 |
| Marine plywood | GHS 135.00 |
| Ceiling plywood (Foreign) | GHS 150.00 |
| Turkish-made marine plywood | GHS 145.00 |
| Plywood quarter | GHS 110.00 |
| Ceiling plywood (Local) | GHS 110.00 |