e., per 1000 ft.: e.

g.: basswood may be quoted at $40.00 per M.
When thin boards are desired it is often economical to buy inch stuff and have it resawn.
Some lumber is also ordered by the "running" or lineal foot, especially moldings, etc., or by the piece, if there is a standard size as in fence-posts, studs, etc.

Laths and shingles are ordered by the bundle to cover a certain area.

1000 4" shingles (=4 bundles) cover 110 sq.ft.with 4" weather exposure.

100 laths (1 bundle) each 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 4'0" cover about 150 sq.