2 x 12 x 10' #1 Southern Yellow Pine Construction/Framing Lumber. In the South, yellow pines grow very well in the acidic red clay soil found in most of the region. Super cool southern yellow pine columns from a circa 1880 western Massachusetts paper mill. Wood of the Month: Southern Yellow Pine Southern yellow pine, the name for 10 species of conifer, is found most prevalently in the southern and south Atlantic states. Columns were drilled out through the centers from end to end to prevent checking and to keep them more structurally sound. Yellow pine has a density rating of about 870 on the Janka scale,, which ranks it up there with cedar at 900. We work with lumber mills and partners across the southern United States to get the highest-quality, SFI-certified Southern Yellow Pine wood products in the market. Southern Pine provides great value in a wide variety of applications. From framing a house to building a deck, Southern Pine is a dependable product for any project. Get the latest Lumber price (LBS) as well as the latest futures prices and other commodity market news at Nasdaq. Yellow pine tends to have a bolder, more pronounced grain pattern than white. Density is the deciding difference. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day; therefore, the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store. There are a total of 137 columns, in two sizes: 8" and 9" diameter. Comments: Loblolly Pine is considered to be in the group of southern yellow pines, and shares many characteristics with other species of this group (Longleaf, Shortleaf, and Slash Pine) such as being: hard, dense, and possessing an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. Tooling should be kept sharp since the denser part of the growth rings can tear. Similarly, excessive sanding can 'scoop out' the softer material of the growth rings leaving a scalloped surface. White pine, with a density rating of only 380, is one of the lowest-rated woods on the scale. With decades of lumber trading experience, our team of expert traders are committed to finding the best value for your purchasing needs. The wood … Southern Yellow Pine works well with hand and power tools. Growing almost twice as fast as the average hardwood, southern yellow pine can be harvested in a short as 40 years. Southern Pine lumber has been popular since Colonial times and remains the preferred choice for today’s design/build professionals. Please Note: Prices, promotions, styles and availability may vary by store and online.