- Meets high grading standards for strength and appearance
- Easy to cut, fasten and paint, perfect for many building projects
- Cedar decay resistance - perfect for weather exposed applications
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Every piece meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance. Framing studs are ideal for a wide range of uses from framing of houses to basic interior structural applications. Studs come in several widths for structural framing such as 2 ft. x 6 ft. and 2 ft. x 4 ft. for structural walls and exterior walls.
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- Appearance grade with tight sound knots and little to no wane
- Lumber has a rough sawn surface for a natural appearance
- Easy to finish with solid or oil-based stains and clear penetrating sealers
- Great for outdoor projects like fences or pergolas and gazebos
- Cedar's decay resistance allows it to be used in weather exposed applications, without a chemical treatment
- Note: product may vary by store
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Product Overview
- Meets high grading standards for strength and appearance
- Easy to cut, fasten and paint, perfect for many building projects
- Cedar decay resistance - perfect for weather exposed applications
Specifications
Dimensions
Actual Product Length (ft.)
8
Actual Product Thickness (in.)
3.75
Actual Product Width (in.)
3.75
Nominal Product Length (ft.)
8
Nominal Product Thickness (in.)
4
Nominal Product Width (in.)
4
Product Length (in.)
96
Details
Fastener recommendation
Stainless steel
Features
Paintable,Stainable
Lumber Grade
Appearance Grade
Lumber quality
Premium
Material
Wood
Moisture content
Green
Texture
Granulated
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
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Questions & Answers
12Questions26Answers
How much is this post?
Asked by Bets November 9, 20202
AnswersPlease call your local store for pricing and availability.
I am building an outdoor fence. Can I use this lumber instead of a post?
Asked by agalvez26 June 14, 20202
Answers4x4 cedar is often used as a post in fence construction.
Can this be used to replace porch posts, load bearing?
Asked by Ras May 15, 20201
AnswerYes it can, very good use for it in column.
This item still shows unavailable in stores and online. I need 2 and have no way to order it. Any...
Asked by DYIJunky September 17, 20173
AnswersAsk at the help desk to special order
what it's the diameter?? 4×4 3 1/2 ?
Asked by rey July 11, 20172
AnswersA 4x4 is square and does not have an actual diameter. A rough cut cedar 4x4 is close to 4" on a side. This differs from a finished 4x4 which is 3 1/2" on a side.
You have this 4x4 cedar listed as not available in store or and no shipping on-line. How can I ge...
Asked by Skeptic April 19, 20174
AnswersYou can call or order from store ahead and they can have them at store for you.
Can I make a furniture with this lumber?
Asked by Julia July 5, 20164
AnswersIf you like i am making some benches for my deck with them
Do you have any longer than 8 foot
Asked by Leroy June 1, 20162
AnswersNo
Are there any chemicals in this wood?
Asked by oulous March 10, 20163
AnswersNo it is not treated wood
Could you use this as a front porch column?
Asked by Chassity51 December 8, 20153
AnswersI personally dont suggest it. The have harder wood that you can use. Last lo ger.
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
Solid
January 18, 2020
Having not used cedar before in any of my projects, I decided to build a bench which I used this cedar post for the legs. Wood was straight and solid and the selection was great in my local store.
Clean wood
October 16, 2018
Clean wood
Pros: Planes well Easy to work with Cons: Most of these are never square Sometimes contains exces...
July 24, 2018
Pros:
Planes well
Easy to work with
Cons:
Most of these are never square
Sometimes contains excessive amount of knots
Alway use rough cedar posts, because they don't twist. Light weight, easy to drive nails or screw...
April 18, 2018
Alway use rough cedar posts, because they don't twist. Light weight, easy to drive nails or screws into them
Great purchase
November 9, 2015
These cedar 4x4 posts were easy to cut, drill and screw into. They also look great as the main focal point of my patio roof frame. Since they aren't pressure treated and saturated with liquid chemicals, they did soak up a lot more stain than the other pressure treated lumber I used on this project. Be aware that they are rough sawn and do not have the same outside dimensions as standard PT 4x4's (these measured 3.75" x 3.75"). Most "standard" hardware such as post bases and caps won't fit. I went with a 2 piece style post base to compensate for the difference,
Timbers were straight and of good quality...
June 9, 2020
Timbers were straight and of good quality
It made the perfect post to hold a hanging flower...
June 3, 2020
It made the perfect post to hold a hanging flower basket.
Just what we needed for raised garden...
May 5, 2020
Just what we needed for raised garden
Nice grain and straight
January 28, 2020
Nice grain and straight
4 Star Review
October 31, 2019
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