knuttle on Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:30:57
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On 3/26/2021 4:50 PM, pyotr filipivich wrote:


Weird question.

I'm looking to throw up a shack. A temporary building, not
intended to last more than a couple years.

Yet every lumber yard I've found advertises "premium quality"
lumber. Where can one go for "Good enough" lumber for those projects
which just have to be "done"? Somewhere above the stuff used by
"B.A.R.F. Construction" ('cost a whole lot less, looks just a good.),
though.

Or am I stuck with having to contact a mill somewhere for the
grade 4 boards (every board guaranteed to have a knot, bark, cup, bow,
or for not more money a combination of two or more.)?

{Company I worked at used that stuff for shipping commercial
countertops. The counter tops were first rate, the 'crates' - not so
much B-) }

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pyotr filipivich
"Have the Anarchists ever stopped to consider that if they bring
down the American Government, there will be no one to protect
them from the rednecks?"

Depending on what size of shed you are talking about it may be better to
buy a cheap shed from somewhere like Lowes or Home Depot. It will
probably last as long as you want it and may cost less considering cost
of materials, labor, and the time required to find it.

I obviously used the wrong words and terms. While I did ask about
"a shack" what I actually have in mind is an add-on to an existing
structure (a store bought kit complete with the "We will build it for
you" option. I then finished it off, insulation & paneling, and
running power to it.)
If I was going to be here more than five years I would go for the
"quality" material. But I only need it for two, maybe three, and most
likely the house/property will get bulldozed after we are gone.


You may also chece Craiglist, to the like. I have seen some sheds being
given away, so the only cost would be moving it to your locations.
Depending on the size it could be doable.

Do lumberyards advertise on Craigslist? I haven't checked. I
know Amazon will sell lumber.
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pyotr filipivich
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