What does 1×8 board mean?
What does 1×8 board mean?
1x Board Sizes 1×4 and 1×6 boards lose 1/4 inch in thickness and 1/2 inch in width before leaving the mill. That means a 1 x 4 board is actually 3/4 inches by 3 1/2 inches. The larger 1x boards (1×8, 1×10, etc.) lose 3/4 inch in width. That means a 1×10 is actually 3/4 inch in thickness by 9 1/4 inches.
What is the difference between nominal and dimensional lumber?
Nominal and actual dimensions differ. The nominal dimension is the name of the lumber: 2×4 or two-by-four, for example. The actual dimension is the size: 1 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches, for example. Older homes may have lumber with nominal and actual dimensions that match: 2x4s that are actually 2 inches by 4 inches.
How wide is a 1 x8 board?
North American Standard 1-by Lumber
| NOMINAL SIZE (INCHES) | ACTUAL SIZE (INCHES) | ACTUAL SIZE (MM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 4 | 3/4 x 3 1/2 | 19 x 89 |
| 1 x 6 | 3/4 x 5 1/2 | 19 x 140 |
| 1 x 8 | 3/4 x 7 1/4 | 19 x 184 |
| 1 x 10 | 3/4 x 9 1/4 | 19 x 235 |
What is the difference between nominal size and actual size?
Nominal size is the size you see printed on the side of your air filter. It stems from the actual size, which is rounded up to the nearest whole inch.
Is there a 1×8 board?
1×8 – Common Boards – Softwood Boards – The Home Depot.
How much does a 1×8 board cost?
Lumber Prices
| Board | 6′ | 8′ |
|---|---|---|
| 1×4 | $3.62 | $4.47 |
| 1×6 | $5.18 | $6.91 |
| 1×8 | $6.98 | $9.66 |
| 1×10 | $9.88 | $13.17 |
Why are lumber measurements wrong?
Maybe you’ve noticed that lumber sizes are often misleading. The “nominal” cross-section dimensions of a piece of lumber, such as 2 X 4 or 1 X 6, are always somewhat larger than the actual, or dressed, dimensions. The reason is that dressed lumber has been surfaced or planed smooth on four sides (called S4S).
What is the difference between nominal and average?
For example say the low was 2 inches and the high was 4 inches. The average would be 3 inches. Nominal is a pretty vague term and it could be interpreted different ways as an average or as a minimum within certain tolerances.
What thickness should deck boards be?
1-1/4”
Common deck board thickness. The most commonly used thickness for deck construction is 1-1/4”. But you can also get boards 2” thick, while there are boards only ¾” thick. It depends on the material, how flexible it is, and its hardness rate.
Can you use 2×8 for deck boards?
Q: Can I use 2×8 treated lumber as deck boards? A: No, that’s a not a good idea. Lumber wider than 6 inches should not be used as a flat surface. Wide, flat boards have a tendency to pool rain water, which can lead to cupping problems.