6X6X20 Treated Post 84 Lumber (2024)

FAQs

Why is it called 84 Lumber? ›

84 Lumber is an operated American building materials supply company. Founded in 1956 by Joseph Hardy, it derives its name from the unincorporated village of Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, a census-designated place 20 miles (32 km) south of Pittsburgh, where its headquarters are located.

84 Lumber is more than just a lumber store. We provide diverse operations that focus on all areas of home building and remodeling to serve our customers, whether they're professional contractors or do-it-yourselfers.

A certified national women's business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy, 84 Lumber was named one of America's Largest Private companies by Forbes, and also made the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Companies in 2023. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Maggie Hardy is an American billionaire businesswoman, the owner of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. She has an estimated personal fortune of around $4.1 billion as of 2023. What is Maggie Hardy's background and how did she start her career?

Whether it's a full window installation in a new build or window replacement in a home remodel, we can meet your budget needs.

Active and retired military personnel receive a 10% discount (off retail) on any purchase up to $5,000. Valid ID required. Visit the 84 Lumber website to learn more.

Menards® is your destination for quality lumber and boards for all your projects. We have a great selection of lumber and boards for woodworking, construction, and more! Dimensional lumber is ideal for construction because it is lightweight, strong, and easy to work with.

Pine, cedar, Douglas fir, and hem-fir are the species that best absorb the pressure-treatment chemicals, making them ideal for long-lasting woodwork. Pine and cedar are the most commonly used types of wood for deck framing.

What is number one pressure treated lumber? ›

Number one grade pressure-treated lumber may have an irregular grain pattern and will often contain small knots or knot holes along the edge. Number one grade pressure treated lumber may have also been treated with water sealer or kiln dried, but not always.

Why Is Treated Lumber So Expensive Right Now? It's a basic rule of economics — high demand + low supply = higher prices.

Famous because of the building materials company 84 Lumber, Washington County's Eighty Four was named because the post office was established in the town in 1884.

Origin of name

Eighty Four was originally named Smithville. Due to postal confusion with another town of the same name, its name was changed to "Eighty Four" on July 28, 1884. The origin of the name is uncertain.

The second number (4) means "quarters of an inch", or "quarters". So, a "4/4" board is four quarters, or 1 inch thick, an "8/4" board is eight quarters, or 2 inches thick, a "10/4" board is ten quarters, or 2.5 inches thick, etc.