{"product_id":"lumber-god-2x4-wall-stud-kd-ht","title":"Lumber God 2x4 Wall Stud, KD-HT Stud Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eStud grade is a purpose-built structural grade for vertical compression members: straightness rules are tight where it matters and every stick carries an accredited agency stamp. KD-HT drying keeps studs from twisting in the wall after close-in. A nominal 2x4 stud finishes at an actual 1.5 in. x 3.5 in. section, identical across the pre-cut lengths, so plate layout and header math never change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStud grade under NLGA rules with an accredited agency grade stamp on every stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKD-HT, kiln dried and heat treated to 19 percent maximum moisture content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut 92-5\/8 in. for 8 ft walls and 104-5\/8 in. for 9 ft walls, plus full 96 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual section 1.5 in. x 3.5 in., consistent across all lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight straightness rules for clean drywall planes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to load bearing and non load bearing wall framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuoted by count for full wall packages with jobsite delivery coordinated at quote review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce-Pine-Fir (SPF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStud grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrading rules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNLGA, accredited agency grade stamp on every piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKD-HT, kiln dried and heat treated, 19 percent max moisture content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 in. x 4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 in. x 3.5 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92-5\/8 in., 96 in., 104-5\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurfacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS4S, eased edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUntreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.98 lb per linear ft (92-5\/8 in. stud about 7.6 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall framing at 16 in. and 24 in. on center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStud grade 2x4 pre-cuts in the quoted length and count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccredited agency grade stamp on every piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanded lifts per the quoted quantity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling and Installation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm wall height, plate stack, and stud spacing against the framing plan before release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore studs flat and banded until layout; crown consistently when walls are framed flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the fastener schedule required by the applicable building code for wall framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep studs dry before close-in; KD-HT stock holds straight when stored properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut lengths assume standard plate stacks; verify nonstandard assemblies during quote review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraded and stamped under published grading rules; grade claims follow the stamped agency standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount shortages and transit damage are reconciled through quote review support after delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal counts, configuration, and delivery windows are confirmed during quote review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a pre-cut stud 92-5\/8 in. instead of 96 in.?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a single 1.5 in. bottom plate and a double 1.5 in. top plate, a 92-5\/8 in. stud produces a finished wall a hair over 97 in., which accommodates 8 ft drywall plus ceiling material without ripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the actual size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.5 in. x 3.5 in., the standard actual section for a nominal 2x4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these the same as No. 2 2x4s?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Stud grade is a dedicated grade for vertical members with its own strength and straightness rules. For plates, blocking, and horizontal members, use the No. 2 dimensional platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it sold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the stick per length, quoted by count. Wall package quantities are priced at quote review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/7490\/0480\/files\/LG-LBR-STUD-2X4-submittal.pdf?v=1783136000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProduct Submittal Summary (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/7490\/0480\/files\/LG-LBR-STUD-2X4-dimensional.pdf?v=1783136000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDimensional \u0026amp; Fit Reference (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/7490\/0480\/files\/LG-LBR-STUD-2X4-install-warranty.pdf?v=1783136000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Warranty Reference (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lumber God","offers":[{"title":"92-5\/8 in","offer_id":48929143685376,"sku":"LG-LBR-STUD-2X4-925","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"96 in","offer_id":48929143718144,"sku":"LG-LBR-STUD-2X4-96","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"104-5\/8 in","offer_id":48929143750912,"sku":"LG-LBR-STUD-2X4-1045","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/7490\/0480\/files\/01-hero_7fc77824-62f9-4701-ab3c-4ac005b73a93.png?v=1783135759","url":"https:\/\/ironcinder.com\/products\/lumber-god-2x4-wall-stud-kd-ht","provider":"IronCinder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}