At risk of splitting or normal???

[number49]

Hi All,

May be a numb question but I just want to be sure...

I’ve just had some timber delivered from a merchant and one of the pressure treated 6x2s has cracking that runs along length but also through the centreline.

I know cracking is common as wood dries out but is this the same or is it liable to split over time because it passes through the centre if I use it?

It is for the seat bearers and legs on a picnic bench and will be bolted using carriage bolts so I don’t want it to open up along its length and fail anytime soon.

I’ve never thought much about it before as usually selected wood myself so just avoided cracked pieces.


Mike


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[big-all]

its with the grain so won't effect strength to any great extent
but from a practical point off view a vertical use will stop water and dirt collecting in the crack

 

[johnny2007]

Yes, it is prone to split.
In fact, if you cut a foot off the length, you could probably split it with your hands.

 

[foxhole]

Ask for replacement, unless you ordered seconds .