Product Description

Southern Yellow Pine is a generic term for four main species: loblolly, shortleaf, longleaf and slash pine. They grow mainly in the South East of the US in a wide geographic belt, stretching from East Texas to Virginia. Timber from all four species is classified as Southern Yellow Pine and graded in accordance with the grading rules of the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB),approved by the American Lumber Standard Commitee (ALSC).

Southern Yellow Pine has higher density than most other softwoods and is an ideal timber for use in construction, furniture, doors, flooring, and handicrafts. It is also stronger and harder than most other timbers of a similar species.

Grade 3 and better: Ideal for industrial uses such as pallets, wooden boxes, drums, concrete form work, and shuttering work

Grade 2 and better: Ideal for use in furniture, doors, and handicrafts