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Stud grade is a dimension lumber grade under NLGA, WWPA and SPIB rules written for vertical, compression use such as wall studs. It limits warp, especially crook, so pieces stand straight, while allowing knots and wane comparable to the lower structural grades.
Stud is not a bending grade. Against No.2, it is straighter as a rule but is not meant for joists, beams or members that span between supports, so it does not replace No.2 stringers.
In packaging, stud grade fits vertical crate posts and uprights, and cut-to-length pieces where straightness matters more than bending strength, such as crate corner posts and jig-built frames.
What to Look For When Buying
- STUD on the grade stamp from a recognized agency
- Straightness along the length with little crook
- Consistent precut lengths if you ordered them
- Splits at the ends near fastening points
Ideal For
- Vertical crate posts and uprights
- Jig-built crate frames that need straight stock
- Corner posts and stacking columns
- Cut-to-length blocking
Not Recommended For
- Pallet stringers
- Crate skids or spanning members
Buying Tips
- Use it for posts and uprights, not spanning members
- Order precut lengths to cut down trimming
- Pick No.2 instead when a piece works as a beam
What buyers pay
$3.42estimate per unit
Estimate: fewer than 5 listings of this grade, so this figure is modeled from the producer price index, not read from listings. Lumber prices by grade and state