Buying Lumber From A Sawmill -

: State dimensions in the order of Thickness (inches) x Width (inches) x Length (feet) (e.g., a "1x6x8").

: Most sawmills price by volume. 1 board foot = 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. : State dimensions in the order of Thickness

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

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