Pressure treated pine is the workhorse of Florida construction — decks, fences, docks, framing that touches concrete, anything that lives outside. It’s also a market where prices swing constantly with lumber futures, and where the difference between big-box retail and contractor-yard pricing on the same board can be 20-40%. This guide covers what PT pine actually costs in Florida right now, and how to buy it smarter.
Typical Florida price ranges (2026)
Prices below are typical retail-to-contractor ranges for #2 grade ground-contact PT southern yellow pine in Florida as of mid-2026. Lumber is a commodity — treat these as orientation, not gospel, and get a live quote for real numbers on volume orders.
| Item | Typical each | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4x8 PT | $4–7 | The everything stick |
| 2x6x12 PT | $10–16 | Deck framing staple |
| 2x8x16 PT | $18–28 | Beams, stringers |
| 4x4x8 PT post | $9–15 | Fence workhorse |
| 6x6x12 PT post | $30–50 | Structural posts, docks |
| 5/4x6x12 PT decking | $8–14 | Standard deck board |
| PT plywood 23/32 4×8 | $45–70 | Sheathing that lives outside |
Why quotes beat sticker prices on volume
- Contractor yards price by relationship and volume. The walk-in price and the “60 pieces, delivered Thursday” price are different numbers.
- Delivery changes the math. A yard 40 miles away with better unit pricing plus a $95 delivery fee often beats the closest yard’s counter price on any real order.
- Grades and treatment levels vary. Above-ground vs ground-contact vs marine-grade treatment can move a quote 30%+ — and the cheapest board that fails inspection is the most expensive board you ever bought.
Buying tips that save real money
- Buy your full list at once — one delivered order beats four pickup runs on both price and gas.
- Spec ground-contact (UC4A or better) for anything within 6 inches of soil or concrete — Florida moisture finds everything.
- Let wet-treated lumber acclimate before finishing; plan fastening for it (hot-dip galvanized or stainless — treated pine eats cheap screws).
- Price the delivered total, not the per-stick price. It’s the only number that matters.
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