Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir can vary in colour depending upon the tree’s age and location. It is usually a light brown color with a hint of red and/or yellow, with darker growth rings.

The tree itself can grow large, and is widely used in construction and building purposes, due to its strength. Even though it is considered a softwood, the wood is very stiff, hard, and resistant to abrasion, making it suitable for uses where wear is a factor.

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Douglas Fir

Properties

  • Highly regarded and preferred structural timber for its excellent strength, durability and decay resistance
  • Machines well
  • Accepts stains, glues, and finishes well
  • Low shrinkage
  • Good stability
  • Dries rapidly with small dimensional movement

Douglas Fir

Uses

Douglas Fir is one of the finest timbers for heavy structural purposes.

  • Beams and roof trusses
  • Log homes
  • Commercial buildings.
  • Wharves
  • Trestles
  • Bridge parts

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