I bought some s3s 8/4 maple at a hardwood lumberyard that I've never been to before. (For a project. So it's in the correct forum. )
I selected my board, calculated board footage, and asked the front desk for the price per board foot. (I do that so I can mellow out sticker shock when I check out.$
Well, when I was rung up, the dollar amount was higher than I expected. I asked him what he thought board footage was on that board and he told me a number a couple feet higher! He must have saw my wtf face, because he then explained that they add on 12pct to the board footage to account for wastage at the lumber mill. I asked him, "Isn't that accounted for when you charge me for a two inch thick piece of wood (8/4), while only delivering 1 3/4?" He said no. He said that the lumber mill charged them that, so they pass it along.
Is this customary? I've never heard or experienced this before...
I selected my board, calculated board footage, and asked the front desk for the price per board foot. (I do that so I can mellow out sticker shock when I check out.$
Well, when I was rung up, the dollar amount was higher than I expected. I asked him what he thought board footage was on that board and he told me a number a couple feet higher! He must have saw my wtf face, because he then explained that they add on 12pct to the board footage to account for wastage at the lumber mill. I asked him, "Isn't that accounted for when you charge me for a two inch thick piece of wood (8/4), while only delivering 1 3/4?" He said no. He said that the lumber mill charged them that, so they pass it along.
Is this customary? I've never heard or experienced this before...
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