- Can be painted or stained for customized use
- Pressure-treated lumber protects from termites and fungal decay
- Designed for use with decks, play structures, and landscaping
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About This Product
Every piece meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance. This lumber is pressure treated in order to protect it from termites, fungal decay, and rot. Ideal for a variety of applications, including decks, play sets, landscaping, stair support, walkways and other outdoor projects where lumber is exposed to the elements. This lumber can be painted or stained. When used properly, it is both safe and environmentally friendly. Above ground use.
Highlights
- Discover the distinctive difference you can see for yourself that McFarland Cascade lumber is of the highest quality, every piece meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance
- Use for decks, play structures, raised beds, planter boxes, retaining walls, walkways, outdoor furniture, landscaping and other outdoor projects where lumber is exposed to the elements
- Effective against termites, rot and fungal decay
- Lifetime limited residential warranty
- Soft cedar-tone color
- Note: product may vary by store
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Specifications
Dimensions
Nominal Product Length (ft.) | 8 ft |
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Nominal Product Thickness (in.) | 4 |
Nominal Product Width (in.) | 4 in |
Details
Features | Paintable, Stainable, Water Resistant |
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Lumber Grade | Standard & Btr S4S |
Material | Wood |
Wood Species | Hem-Fir |
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty |
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Questions & Answers
Can these be painted immediately?
Yes, all of our pressure treated lumber can be painted or stained and sealed as soon as it is dry to the touch. Please don't wait for it to "season", that just encourages splitting and checking of the wood.
Is this rated for above ground use or ground contact?
if these are marked on the end tag as "fence posts" then those are only to be used in a non structural application like as fencing. We also make 4x4 8' in a structurally treated ground contact, but from the description here I can't tell which you have. The end tag will always provide the treating grade, such as ground contact. thanks
The AWPA retention for Type C copper azole, denoted as CA-C,is 0.06 lb/ft3 for above ground & minimum of 0.15 lb/ft3 ground contact use. This product has CA-C @ 0.21 lb/ft3 = ground contact. Always brush END CUT solution w/1% or > Copper on all cut ends.
Some posts have rounded edges, some are flat/sharp….
yes, good point. we source our posts from several different mills and each has it's own way of finishing the edges. thanks
Best lumber for outside car port.
That's not a question. Are you asking if this will work for a carport? Yes, it could be used in a carport. I used them to make covers for goat feeders. Goat-zebos. For a carport though, I would probably use 4x6s.
Thanks for your reply, i live in Longview, WA so yeah it gets pretty wet. At this point i guess i will just have to wait and see how long they last.
Ok. we manufacturer our products in Tacoma so very familiar with the climate. I believe you'll still get good life from these posts. Thanks.
What will happen if these post are put in ground? I know they are not incised but i already put 10 in ground? am I royally screwed now?
Hello. These actually are pressure treated but they aren't intended for ground burial. As you noticed they don't have the incising marks that regular treated wood has which allow more preservative into the wood. I would say you are not necessarily "royally screwed" and should still get good life from these posts. Their life will depend on your climate, the dryer it is the longer they will last. It's definitely not worth taking them out. Thanks
What kind of wood is this? The description says "cedar tone color" and this can create doubts about it being cedar. The type of wood is important for some people.
Above material is Hem-Fir. A group of Hemlock and Western White Firs. Selected for appearance, 80% FOHC. "Cedar tone color" refers to the soft cedar color of our material. Good luck with your project!
It is far too heavy to be cedar. I am guessing that it is a hem/fir product. These last longer than basic cedar posts though as I use them for sprinkler risers.
What is the manufactures vertical column load bearing capacity?
Unfortunately, due to liability, we can't address load or span info. We suggest you contact a contractor or structural engineer for this info. Stella-Jones material is 2&Btr, S4S, Green, Hem-Fir. Pressure Treatment does not affect structural quality of material. Good luck with your project.
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