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How many board feet of lumber does it take to build a house?
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Different-sized houses will require different amounts of lumber. A board foot is calculated as 12-inches square by 1-inch thickness. To build a 1,800 square-foot house, you'd need 10,000 board feet.Source:<a href="http://sftrc.cas.psu.edu/FromWoods/P
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Why should carpet and lumber that is put with the trash be no longer than 4 feet?
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Bundles of carpet or pieces of lumber that are put out with the trash should be 4 feet in length and weigh no more than 50 pounds to insure the safety and efficiency of the crews that handle these materials. These size restrictions also help avoid da
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