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Buying Lumber - From A Sawmill

: Know your total count or board footage before calling. Many mills have minimum order requirements and won't sell just one or two boards.

: Most sawmills price by volume. 1 board foot =

Buying directly from a sawmill is a great way to save money—often than big-box stores—and access unique wood species or "live edge" slabs. However, the process is different from typical retail, as you are often buying raw, unrefined material. 1. Preparation: Know Your Measurements

: Often sold in quarters of an inch. For example, 4/4 is 1" thick, and 8/4 is 2" thick.

Sawmills speak a specific language for sizing. Use these standards to avoid confusion: