Why SPF 2 Lumber Is My Go-To Choice for Framing

If you've spent any time at a job site or wandering the aisles of a home improvement store, you've definitely seen stacks of spf #2 lumber waiting to be loaded onto a truck. It's basically the bread and butter of the residential construction world. I've lost track of how many studs I've nailed together over the years, but I can tell you that this specific grade of wood is what keeps most of our houses standing up. It isn't the prettiest stuff in the world, and it certainly isn't what you'd use for a high-end dining table, but for the "bones" of a building, it's hard to beat. ...

May 8, 2026 · 7 min · Tzipora Vela