{"product_id":"lumber-god-4x4-pressure-treated-post-ground-contact","title":"Lumber God 4x4 Pressure Treated Post, Ground Contact","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis platform covers the treated 4x4 in 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft lengths. Because the platform is ground contact rated, it covers posts in soil, ledgers near grade, and framing over concrete without a second treatment class on the truck. A nominal 4x4 finishes at an actual 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. at time of manufacture; treated stock ships wet and should be allowed to season before finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround contact rated per AWPA Use Category UC4A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreated Hem-Fir with the preservative system and retention on the stamped end tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal 4x4, actual 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. at time of manufacture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft lengths as a single quoted platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to fence posts, deck posts, railing posts, and light structural columns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel fasteners and connectors rated for treated lumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit and bundle quantities quoted by count, 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\u003eHem-Fir, pressure treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround contact, AWPA Use Category UC4A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreservative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper based waterborne preservative; system and retention per stamped end tag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 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\u003e3.5 in. x 3.5 in. at time of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreated after surfacing; ships wet, season before finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.57 lb per linear ft (8 ft piece about 28.6 lb, treated wet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-dip galvanized or stainless steel rated for treated lumber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFence posts, deck posts, railing posts, and light structural columns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround contact treated Hem-Fir in the quoted length and count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped end tag with treatment class and retention on every piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundle or unit packaging per the quoted quantity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling and Installation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel fasteners and connectors rated for treated lumber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever burn treated offcuts; dispose of scrap per local requirements and wear a dust mask when cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-treat cut ends with a copper naphthenate end-cut preservative to maintain the protection envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreated stock ships wet; allow seasoning before applying paint or stain and expect minor shrinkage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm post embedment, hardware schedule, and drainage details against the plans 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\u003eWhat does ground contact rated mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe treatment retention meets AWPA Use Category UC4A, so the piece is approved for direct soil or standing water contact, on-grade framing, and other hard service locations, as well as everything above grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich fasteners should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHot-dip galvanized or stainless steel fasteners and connectors rated for treated lumber. Standard bright fasteners corrode in contact with the preservative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I paint or stain it right away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Treated stock ships wet. Allow it to season until water no longer beads on the surface, typically several weeks exposed, before applying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the actual size of a treated 4x4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.5 in. x 3.5 in. at time of manufacture. Treated lumber can vary slightly with moisture content as it seasons.\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-PT-4X4-submittal_dc945a63-7981-45f6-8375-337ddc200c9a.pdf?v=1783138690\" 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-PT-4X4-dimensional_f30ae5f5-658a-45c4-8038-d59b08435c2f.pdf?v=1783138690\" 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-PT-4X4-install-warranty_36eb3676-d4d1-48af-a98d-c44d6fb0f4b6.pdf?v=1783138690\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Warranty Reference (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lumber God","offers":[{"title":"8 ft","offer_id":48929139851520,"sku":"LG-LBR-PT-4X4-8FT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ft","offer_id":48929139884288,"sku":"LG-LBR-PT-4X4-10FT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 ft","offer_id":48929139917056,"sku":"LG-LBR-PT-4X4-12FT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/7490\/0480\/files\/01-hero_a3dc069d-5ecc-4955-8827-d1de3ba607cf.png?v=1783138625","url":"https:\/\/ironcinder.com\/products\/lumber-god-4x4-pressure-treated-post-ground-contact","provider":"IronCinder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}