In the fact that they are both softwoods, Southern yellow pine and Douglas fir are somewhat different. In strength, durability, weather resistance, looks, and usage. Southern yellow pine is stronger physically. Whereas Douglas Fir is more versatile and easy to work with.
Q. Is Southern yellow pine untreated?
Southern Yellow Pine is the most treatable of all softwood species. Its unique cellular structure permits deep, uniform penetration of preservatives rendering the wood useless as a food source for fungi, termites and micro-organisms. Some 85% of all pressure-treated wood is Southern Yellow Pine.
Table of Contents
- Q. Is Southern yellow pine untreated?
- Q. How much does yellow pine wood cost?
- Q. Is yellow pine good for outdoors?
- Q. Is yellow pine better than white pine?
- Q. What’s the difference between pine and yellow pine?
- Q. Why is yellow pine so expensive?
- Q. How long will untreated pine last outside?
- Q. Is Yellow Pine good for ground contact?
- Q. Does yellow pine stain well?
Q. How much does yellow pine wood cost?
Additional price trends observed thus far in 2020 include: Q1 Average Price: $360/MBF. Q2 Average Price: $429/MBF. Q3 (to date) Average Price: $571/MBF.
Q. Is yellow pine good for outdoors?
It is perfect for exterior use. Southern pine is highly resistant to wear, making it suitable for decks, patios, marinas, boardwalks and other high-traffic applications, especially after treatment with a preservative.
Q. Is yellow pine better than white pine?
Yellow pine is stronger and heartier, but warps more than white pine. White pine tends to stay truer to its form, but is softer and weaker than yellow pine. Go to America’s Fence Store to explore our variety of wood fencing products today.
Q. What’s the difference between pine and yellow pine?
Pine in general is a more economical wood and is prone to some slight warping. Yellow pine is stronger and heartier, but warps more than white pine. White pine tends to stay truer to its form, but is softer and weaker than yellow pine. Go to America’s Fence Store to explore our variety of wood fencing products today.
Q. Why is yellow pine so expensive?
Everything from forest fires to insect infestations, and natural disasters to economic conditions affects lumber prices, but in 2018 there was a unique set of circumstances that pushed the price of cut southern yellow pine (SYP) lumber to near record highs.
Q. How long will untreated pine last outside?
Redwood, Pine and Cedar Untreated redwood, depending on it’s age, has a projected life span of 50 years or more when exposed to the elements. Pine varieties have a projected life span of only 5 to 10 years.
Q. Is Yellow Pine good for ground contact?
Pressure-treated wood is softwood lumber, typically southern yellow pine, that’s been chemically treated to resist rot, decay and termites. Lumber treated to “Ground Contact” has a high chemical retention level and can be placed directly on or in the ground with better protection against rot or decay.
Q. Does yellow pine stain well?
Yellow pine accepts stain well; however, it is known for developing a blotchy, uneven look and getting an even stain can be a challenge. To prevent this, sand the pine before adding any stain. You can also use a stain conditioner or wood sealer to improve the appearance of the stain.
