5/4x4 and 5/4x6 SYP exterior trim

[Matt Schnurbusch]

Need to find a source for the subject trim. It's all going to be painted so nothing fancy, just functional.

The BORGs have the 5/4x4, but no 5/4x6.

Any thoughts? If I get the job, I'll need it soon, so a local source would be best.

 

[zapdafish]

http://walllumber.com/soft.asp

it's not local tho

 

[Bigdog72]

Why not use Miratec?

 

[Matt Schnurbusch]

Why not use Miratec?

Never used it before. Heck, never seen it before, but cost is an issue as well. Think low end rental house.

 

[Canuck]

You may want to give these guys a quick call. They may have just what you need at decent prices.

http://www.tarheelwoodtreating.com/

Wayne

 

[James Davis]

Stock Building Supply should have what you need. Also, Talbert's in Durham should have it.

James

 

[Travis Porter]

I have bought SYP stair tread at the Borg that is 5/4 x 12 that you could rip to width.

 

[Phil S]

Take a look at Mirtec. The last time I used mirtec it was priced very close to even with pine and a far superior product. Stock carries the full line. Phil

 

[James Davis]

Not trying to be a butt, but are you sure you need 5/4 x 6? I always used 5/4 x 4 and 5/4 x 5 to make corners so that the two sides would be even when applied to the corner and there was no ripping.

Just a thought,
James

 

[scsmith42]

Can you plane down a 2 x 6" Since they are 6/4 thick and you only need 5/4, a few passes through a planer and you're there.]

Probably a log cheaper per board foot than a 5/4 x 6 too.

 

[RobS.]

Can you plane down a 2 x 6" Since they are 6/4 thick and you only need 5/4, a few passes through a planer and you're there.]

Probably a log cheaper per board foot than a 5/4 x 6 too.

That's what I did on my house. My corner boards were 4/4 x 5. I bought 2 x 6 from Nashville Building Supply and they planed them down for me. They deliver too.

 

[Matt Schnurbusch]

I probably am going to just plane down 2x6 material. It will save me some money in the end, and give me much needed excuse to get back in the shop. It's been so long my dust is collecting dust.

Thanks for the input everyone.