Lumber Basics

Be sure to watch this video to learn everything you need to know when shopping for hardwood lumber.
Matt covers several topics including:
- How to buy your lumber
- Thickness, widths, and lengths
- What type of lumber
- How to calculate a board foot
- Kiln Dried vs Air Dried
- Grades & Defects
- Heartwood and Sapwood
Visit our website to purchase rough lumber, projects boards, and dressed lumber. www.kjpselecthardwoods.com
Video by Andrew Szeto (@szetoszeto)

[@AndrewSzeto]

Right on Matt! Wooo!

[@kjpselecthardwoodsonline]

Thanks for the great video!

[@chippychippy8291]

Thanks great video! Stay safe.

[@kjpselecthardwoodsonline]

Thank you! And you as well

[@lukasmccain3529]

I’ve ordered some hardware and other products from these guys. They take the time to answer questions giving a great customer service experience.

[@kjpselecthardwoodsonline]

Great to hear - thanks Lukas!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Great tips! I wish this video existed before the first time I visited KJP! Luckily the staff there are so helpful I had a great experience and was back in no time. (and that sign with the 3 different examples a board foot really helped too)

[@kjpselecthardwoodsonline]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!