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Wood stud SYP1 to SPF2 = $$ savings

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papa2ten

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Does anyone have any ball-park figures for the cost savings for changing wood studs from Southern Yellow Pine Grade #1 to Spruce Pine Fir #2 ? cost per unit? for a small one story job abt. 50'x100' with L.B. stud walls and press plated trusses. thanks in advance.
 
I am not sure that it is all about the $. I think some of it is availability plus SPF is softer and easier to work with. This is a florida opinion FWIW.
 
Call a local lumber yard for pricing and availability. If you are using 2x4 or 2x6 specifying stud grade SPF is probably the most economical choice, unless you need a higher grade for strength.
 
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