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Canadian Douglas Fir
Canadian Douglas Fir is a high-quality softwood prized for its exceptional strength, durability, and natural beauty. Its warm reddish-brown hues and fine, straight grain make it a versatile and attractive choice for a wide range of applications, from structural projects to refined interior designs. This timber is known for its impressive load-bearing capacity, making it ideal for construction uses such as beams, flooring, and framing. Its resistance to wear and dimensional stability ensures long-lasting performance, even in demanding environments.
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Exceptional Strength and DurabilityCanadian Douglas Fir is one of the strongest softwoods available, offering high load-bearing capacity and excellent durability, making it ideal for structural applications like beams, flooring, and heavy-duty construction.
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Natural BeautyIts warm, reddish-brown hues and tight, straight grain pattern provide a timeless and elegant aesthetic, suitable for both rustic and contemporary designs in furniture, paneling, and joinery.
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VersatilitThis wood is highly adaptable, perfect for both interior and exterior uses, including decking, cladding, and framing, thanks to its resistance to decay and stability.
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Ease of WorkabilityCanadian Douglas Fir is easy to machine, cut, and shape, with excellent finishing qualities, making it a favorite for woodworking professionals and hobbyists alike.
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Sustainable ResourceResponsibly harvested from managed forests in Canada, Douglas Fir is an eco-friendly choice that combines strength, beauty, and sustainability for environmentally conscious construction and design projects.
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Canadian Douglas Fir is a high-quality softwood prized for its exceptional strength, durability, and natural beauty. Its warm reddish-brown hues and fine, straight grain make it a versatile and attractive choice for a wide range of applications, from structural projects to refined interior designs. This timber is known for its impressive load-bearing capacity, making it ideal for construction uses such as beams, flooring, and framing. Its resistance to wear and dimensional stability ensures long-lasting performance, even in demanding environments.
Perfectly suited for both interior and exterior projects, Canadian Douglas Fir excels in applications like decking, cladding, and joinery, where strength and aesthetic appeal are equally important. Its workability is another key feature, allowing for smooth machining, cutting, and finishing, whether you aim to preserve its natural beauty or enhance it with stains or treatments.
Sustainably sourced from well-managed Canadian forests, this timber is an eco-friendly choice that combines practicality with environmental responsibility. Canadian Douglas Firs unique combination of robustness, versatility, and elegant appearance makes it a preferred material for projects where quality and timeless design are paramount. Whether for architectural elements or decorative features, it consistently delivers exceptional results.
Technical Information
Name | Specification |
Common Name(s) | Douglas Fir |
Scientific Name | Pseudotsuga menziesii |
Origin | Western North America |
Density | 510 Kg/m3 |
Janka Hardness | 620 lbf |
Heartwood Colour | Light Brown with Hints of Red and Dark Growth Rings |
Sapwood Colour | Yellowish or Off White |
Grain Structure | Medium/Course Texture with Straight Grain |
Areas of Use | Interior & Exterior |