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Loblolly pine is the leading commercial timber species in the southern United States and is the most common species of pine found on Anderson-Tully Lumber Company land holdings. Loblolly pine most commonly occurs in pure stands but may be found in association with sweetgum, oaks, and yellow poplar. Loblolly pine grows very well on a wide range of soils and site conditions and may reach heights of 100’+ with diameters up to 24’.


Wood Facts

Strong and durable, with excellent nail holding properties, Pine is the ideal construction lumber. Commonly used for timbers, joists, rafters, flooring, paneling, and siding. It is also the ideal choice for pressure treating.

Approximate Annual Production: 1MM

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  • 4/4,  5/4,  6/4 and 8/4 2CBTR Kiln Dried

  • Green 2com available in 4/4,  5/4 and 4x8 pallet cants

  • Single length separation

Relative Working Properties
SPECIES
MACHINING
RESISTANCE TO SPLITTING
NAIL HOLDING
GLUING
PINE
GOOD
EXCELLENT
EXCELLENT
VERY GOOD

Physical Properties
SPECIES
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (12% M.C.)
AVERAGE SHIPPING WEIGHT KILOGRAMS (KG) PER CUBIC METRE (M3) AIR DRY
AVERAGE VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE (OVEN DRY % OF GREEN)
MODULUS OF RUPTURE (KILOPASCALS)
MODULUS OF ELASTICITY (MEGAPASCALS)
SIDE HARDNESS (NEWTONS)
PINE
0.54
635
12.8
59,000
11,000
2,600