Actual Dimensions
What is the actual size of a 2 x 2?
1.5" x 1.5"
What is the nominal size of a 3/4" x 3.5" lumber?
1 x 4
Board made from plaster and heavy sheets of paper, is the finish material used on interior walls
Drywall
What is the actual size of a 2 x 4?
1.5" x 3.5"
What is the nominal size of a 3/4" x 5.5" lumber?
1 x 6
Tyvek, installed over wall sheathing to provide protection from water
House Wrap
What is the actual size of a 2 x 6?
1.5" x 5.5"
What is the nominal size of a 1.5" x 7.25" lumber?
2 x 8
Fiberglass, 16" wide, installed into walls and ceilings
Batt Insulation
What is the actual size of a 2 x 8?
1.5" x 7.25"
What is the nominal size of a 1.5" x 9.25" lumber?
2 x 10
Used for wall sheathing, floor sheathing, and roof sheathing; 4' x 8'
Plywood
What is the actual size of a 2 x 14?
1.5" x 13.25"
What is the nominal size of a 3.5" x 3.5" lumber?
4 x 4
Exterior roof material
Asphalt shingles, comes in bungles