AW Graham Lumber is Kentucky’s top choice for quality
Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) framing lumber, including
furring strips and
wood stakes for all your construction projects. We have a great selection of SPF framing lumber for woodworking, home building and renovation, construction, and more!
What is SPF Lumber? For
framing lumber, SPF is considered a gold standard. It is light, strong, and simple to cut and nail, making it a popular choice among carpenters and home builders. In North America, SPF lumber is primarily sourced from two regions:
- Eastern SPF species include White Spruce, Black Spruce, Red Spruce, Jack Pine, and Balsam Fir. These species grow slower, which tends to increase the strength of the lumber.
- Western SPF species include Engelmann Spruce, White Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, and Alpine Fir. Due to the geographic region in which these species grow (like the Pacific Northwest), they are often available in greater quantities because they grow to enormous heights.
SPF #2 and Better Grade is the workhorse of framing lumber. It's a favorite among professionals because it's a naturally soft, white wood that's easy to cut and nail. For customers looking for the most cost-effective framing lumber that still delivers strength, we highly recommend the #2 & Better grade.
SPF Dimensional Lumber: Sizes and Uses - SPF is dimensionally stable and used across the entire structure of a home. Here are common sizes and their applications:
- 2x4 and 2x6: Primarily used for building interior and exterior walls (studs, plates) and for smaller joists and rafters.
- 2x8, 2x10, and 2x12: These wider boards are structural members used as floor joists, ceiling rafters, headers, and girders, providing the necessary support for spans and heavy loads.
- Furring Strips and Stakes: Thinner pieces, such as furring strips, are used to create space or a level surface for attaching paneling or siding, while wood stakes are essential for layout and form work.
Searching for
Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) framing wood online for your home improvement and construction projects? You can find popular SPF lumber in a wide variety of sizes and dimensions, including:
2x10,
2x12,
2x4,
2x6,
2x8, and
furring strips, with #2 and #3 better wood grades and more.
As your local lumber store and one-stop shop,
AW Graham Lumber provides a variety of high-quality wood supplies to complete your projects, including:
spruce-pine-fir framing lumber,
southern yellow pine framing lumber,
rough sawn pine lumber,
treated lumber and
pressure-treated boards,
hardwood plywood,
OSB boards,
unfinished plywood,
fencing materials,
wood studs and
precuts for framing,
pine lumber, and
knotty pine boards. We encourage everyone to submit an order quote online, visit our store/location, or
contact us for any available
SPF framing lumber supplies near Flemingsburg, Maysville, Morehead, Mt Sterling, Lexington, and Ashland in Kentucky, as well as the surrounding Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia regions.
