Most lumber is sold in “nominal” (in name only) sizes. But these sizes are not the actual dimensions of the wood. The chart below shows the actual dimensions of lumber when it is dry (when wet ...

The product labels, however, should disclose that those are “nominal” designations and not actual sizes, Turin said. With some of Menards’ lumber products, both the nominal and actual size ...

If you have ever bought commercial lumber you will no doubt understand where this is going. The sawmill takes a piece of green wood straight from the forest, and cuts it to a particular size.

CHICAGO - Home Depot and Menards are each facing a possible class-action suit over claims they deceived lumber buyers on board sizes. The plaintiffs are seeking more than $5 million, saying they ...

MSU forestry students cut and measure trees as part of a nine-week summer field program. They estimate the board feet of lumber found in standing trees, which are then cut and sawn into logs for ...

The product labels, however, should disclose that those are “nominal” designations and not actual sizes, Turin said. With some of Menards’ lumber products, both the nominal and actual size ...