Besides our specialty
timbers of every dimension
and shape, American Timber
and Steel also stocks standard dimensional lumber
items for use in decks, docks, gazebos, fences, barns,
boardwalks, and more. While we have many grades
available, we stock only high grade dimensional lumber.
Our one inch thick boards are stocked in #2 and
D&Better grades. The 5/4 inch boards are stocked in
Premium grade and our two inch boards are stocked
in #1 grade. We offer most items either treated or
brite (untreated). Our standard treatment for the
one inch and 5/4 inch boards along with our
2 x 4’s and 2 x 6’s is ACQ Plus. ACQ Plus is our
environmentally friendly treatment with a water
repellant built in. The water repellant helps
prevent splitting and checking, which keeps
your project looking great. The ACQ retention
is 0.25 lbs. per cubic foot for above ground
use.
Our 2 x 8’s, 2 x 10’s, and 2 x 12’s are treated
with ACQ to 0.40 lbs. per cubic foot. This retention is required by the
American Wood Preserves
Standards for ground contact. We
are one of the few treaters nationwide that stock the
wide dimensions in this higher treatment retention.
We do this because we know our customers have so
many projects where their wood actually touches the
ground.
We also offer our treated dimensional products Kiln
Dried After Treatment (KDAT). This
drying after treatment increases the
woods strength, reduces shrinkage after
installation, and stabilizes the wood.
If you need more economical lower
grades or higher strength grades, we
also have those quickly available. If your
project requires other treatments, we also
have most other treatments available with
short lead times. So, for all of your dimensional
lumber needs, give our lumber experts a call
today.
