Do they make 8×8 lumber?
x 8 in. x 12 ft. #2 Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Timber.
How much weight can a 8×8 beam hold?
That being said, a post can hold a tremendous amount of load! If a particular species of wood can support 1,000 psi, then an 8×8 post can hold 64,000 pounds! The limiting factor (reason to up-size) will likely be aesthetics and/or the number or type of joints needed.
How much does a treated 8×8 weight?
Table of Pressure-Treated Lumber Weights
| Weight of Pressure-Treated Lumber | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8 x 8 | 7.25 x 7.25 | 15.12 |
| 8 x 10 | 7.25 x 9.25 | 19.28 |
| 8 x 12 | 7.25 x 11.25 | 23.45 |
| 8 x 14 | 7.25 inch x 13.25 inch | 27.62 lbs |
What size is a 8×8 post?
North American Standard 8-by Lumber
| Nominal Size (inches) | Actual Size (inches) | Actual Size (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 x 8 | 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 | 184 x 184 |
How much do Timbers cost?
Thinnings of CNS and small sawtimber in the 16-25 ages classes command a higher price per ton than pulpwood, but the price differential between the age classes is minimal….How Much Money is an Acre of Timber Worth?
| Pine Timber Values/Acre | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Plantation* | Natural |
| 2018 | $1,694 | $1,738 |
| 2019 | $1,566 | $2,055 |
| *Average of all age classes excluding <15 (clearcut) |
How far apart can 8X8 posts be?
20 to 25 feet is a serious span – an 8X8 won’t even come close. From contributor P: Figure an inch per foot of span. 20′ would require 20″, 25′ would require 25″.
How far can a 6×8 span?
According to Western Woods Use Book by West Coast Lumbermen’s Association, 1973 edition, a 6×8 beam can support about 8,000 lbs., depending on species of wood, grade, etc. on an 8′ span.
How much does a 4×6 wood beam cost?
Heavy Timber Beams Size (WxHxL) Eastern White Pine Western Red Cedar Douglas Fir 4″x 4″x 8′-16′ $1.65/lf $7.25/lf $3.59/lf 4″x 6″x 8′-16′ 2.45/lf 10.59/lf 5.49/lf 4″x 6″x 18′-24′ 3.45/lf 12.25/lf 6.25/lf 4″x 6″x 26′-32′ — 14.75/lf 6.99/lf
What is the size of a timber beam?
• Beam Sizing: Our heavy timber beams are cut to Standard Dimensions. (Example: Per WWPA guidelines for Standard Dimension timbers, a nominal 4″x6″ timber nets to 3 ½”x5 ½” actual dimensions after it has been sawn.) All beams larger than 8” inch will mill to the ¼” inch. (Example: A 8×12 Beam will net an overall 7 ½”x 11 ¼”.)
How much does it cost to buy antique beams?
We can provide repurposed antique hand hewn or sawn beams for fireplace mantels, inside decor, and timber framing in many different species. Reclaimed from old barns they are available in 6×6, 7×7, 8×8, 9×9 10×10 and various other sizes and lengths. Beams are generally $4.00 to $7.00 a board foot depending on quality and quantity.
Why choose cedar lumber beams and timber?
Large Cedar Lumber beams and timbers are often used where both the strength and the appearance of the exposed wood beams are important especially in landscape, park and garden structures where weather resistance and natural wood look is desired.