Is it better to store lumber inside or outside?

Whenever possible, wood should be stored indoors in a cool dry location. But if you must keep it outside, it's best to have it covered at all times.

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Storing your unused lumber well is vital if you want to prevent it from warping and bowing. The straighter your lumber is, the less you'll have to plane or trim off when it's time to use it. Damaged lumber is many times unsalvageable, which means money down the drain on wood that started in good condition. If space is not an issue, the best way to store lumber is by stacking it horizontally. Separate layers of boards, held apart by small, dry 1 x 1-inch strips of wood called stickers. These stickers should be placed at the end of each stack and roughly every 16 inches along the length of the wood to prevent the wood from sagging.

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Wall-mounted lumber storage racks are helpful for keeping wood up and off the floor, but make sure you have enough supports. Avoid packing so much lumber on the racks that there's no room to breathe because the wood will remain in better condition when there's less weight on it and more air circulating around it.

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Most of us have limited storage space, so the best option is to store lumber vertically. As long as the wood is dry, this method should not adversely affect the condition of the wood. Lumber stored vertically should be raised off the ground to prevent water damage, and be supported at the top and bottom to prevent bowing. Smaller pieces can be stored in a lumber cart—like the one shown below from Steve Ramsey—which is also a convenient way to move lumber around your workshop. This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

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Can I use 4x2 for decking frame?

4 x 2 Timber Rail / Joist. Pressure treated timber joists. These decking joists are the most common sized framing timber for decking. They provide a solid structure for fixing your decking boards too.

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4 x 2 Timber Rail / Joist

Pressure treated timber joists.

3.6m x 47mm x 100mm (12ft x 4″ x 2″)

These decking joists are the most common sized framing timber for decking. They provide a solid structure for fixing your decking boards too. When making your decking frame you should use a 400mm spacing between your timber joists.

Decking joists can screwed or nailed together.

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