All About Coastal Douglas Fir

- Aesthetically beautiful for luxurious, modern builds
- Douglas Fir lumber inspires carpenters and woodworkers with its straight, fine-grain, tight knots, and light yellow to reddish brown colour
- The logs may be cut to expose the characteristic grain pattern that looks fantastic in interior woodwork, such as wide plank floors and cabinetry
- Left unstained, Douglas Fir easily accepts varnish to showcase its natural colour and grain
- This type of wood is the highest rated of all North American softwoods in both stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio
- In addition, this fir species is qualified for structures that require the ability to withstand strong winds and earthquakes
- The stiffness of this wood makes it superb for solid flooring
- Fir is also a good choice for building top quality window and door frames
- Resists corrosion; therefore, terrific for containers
- Receives adhesives easily; when combined with its strength, Douglas Fir is perfect for the manufacture of glue-laminated products
- Effortlessly takes a smooth coat of paint or varnish since the wood has few resins
- Stains well
- The natural grain of the wood grips nails and screws without splitting
- Because of its coarse texture, Fir is ideal for working with sharp power tools as opposed to hand tools
- The soft grain of Douglas Fir can be carved with intricate patterns with ease
- Retains its size and shape without cracking or shrinking as the softwood is seasoned; therefore, it may be nailed green and allowed to season in place
- Durable and strong, Douglas Fir wood is particularly resistant to decay
- Relatively low in weight compared to its strength
- Ideal for post and beam design
- Can support heavy loads; therefore, ideal for heavy construction
- Locally sourced
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