Residential

Southern Pine for

Residential Construction

Southern Pine lumber has been a popular building material for residential construction since colonial times and continues to be the top choice for design/build professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Known for its sustainability and long-term cost-effectiveness, Southern Pine lumber is a reliable option for nearly any project, from constructing decks to framing home foundations and everything in between.

However, when it comes to building with Southern Pine lumber for residential purposes, a careful understanding of how to use the lumber for long-lasting performance is vital to your project’s structural integrity.

Span Tables for residential construction

Southern Pine has long been a preferred species for building construction because of its treatability, strength, and fastener-holding power. To guide you in its proper use, SFPA has created simplified maximum span tables for selected visual and mechanical grades of Southern Pine lumber in sizes 2×4 through 2×12.

Headers and Beams for residential construction

SFPA’s span tables for Southern Pine headers and beams provide an easy way to select the proper header or beam for its intended application, including size selection and allowable load tables for Southern Pine lumber and glued laminated timber (glulam) headers and beams.

Southern Pine

Decks

More than 1 million decks are built or upgraded in the United States each year. Homeowners are also rediscovering the charm and energy-saving practicality of porches. Beauty, added value, and comfort are just a few reasons why Southern Pine decks and porches are so popular.

Raised Wood

Floor Foundations

Raised wood floor foundations, also known as pier-and-beam or crawl space foundations, have distinct characteristics and advantages that set them apart from other foundation types. Choosing a raised wood floor foundation for your home can offer several benefits depending on your specific needs and the characteristics of your building site.

Permanent Wood Foundations

A PWF system consists of load-bearing wall systems framed with pressure-treated lumber and sheathed with pressure-treated plywood. PWFs are suitable for crawlspace, split-entry or full-basement designs.