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Douglas Fir Timbers

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Douglas Fir – Beams & Timber Products

Our Douglas Fir timbers, sourced from the forests of the Northwest and Canada, offer natural beauty and strength. With various grades and drying options available, they’re perfect for various projects. Durable and reliable, the wood stands the test of time!

Sizes & Lengths

Available Sizes: Ranging from 4″ x4″ to 14″ x18″ (custom sizes available upon request)

Available Lengths: From 4’0” to 36’0”

Textures 

Choose from resawn, rough-sawn, or smooth-planed (S4S).

Grades  

Select Structural, No. 1 or better, and No. 2 or better FOHC.

Kiln Drying

Timber dried in a conventional kiln typically takes about 2 inches of drying per day.  

RFKD – Achieves a consistent 19% moisture content to the timber’s core.

Available Finishes  

Select finishes are offered upon request.

Contact our team today to explore our wood beams and timber solutions! Whether designing, fabricating, or installing, our premium-quality wood and experts are ready to bring your vision to life.

We offer a wide range of freshly sawn Douglas Fir timbers for interior and exterior use. We’ve got you covered whether you need frames, beam ceilings, trusses, pergolas, or trellises. Choose from knotty or clear grades, with kiln-drying options to suit your needs.

Douglas Fir is a versatile softwood prized for its dense grain, durable fibers, and exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Its robust properties make it perfect for structural applications such as trusses, frames, pergolas, etc.

Douglas Fir timbers, weighing about 31 pounds per cubic foot, are heavier than most softwoods. This weight leads to greater shrinkage during drying compared to lighter wood. With a 530 kg/m³ density, the wood experiences 5.4% volumetric shrinkage when dried to a 12-15% moisture content. However, the timbers resist further shrinking or swelling once their moisture content stabilizes with the surrounding humidity.

Depending on the tree’s age and location, it ranges from pale yellow to deep brown, with darker growth rings adding contrast. The heartwood is a rich reddish-brown, while the lighter sapwood often appears nearly white. The striking contrast between springwood and summerwood enhances its visual appeal.

Douglas Fir timbers are known for their straight grains and tight patterns, though flat sawn pieces sometimes show wavy or spiral grains. Depending on the timber grade, the wood has a moderate luster and a medium-to-coarse texture.

Douglas Fir is one of the toughest softwoods despite its weight. With a Janka hardness of 660 lbf (2,900 N) and a modulus of elasticity (MoE) of 12.17 GPa, it ranks high in impact resistance, bending strength, and compressive strength, making it a durable and reliable choice.

A sample of Douglas Fir wood.

Scientific name: Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pseudotsuga taxifolia, Pseudotsuga douglasii

Other names: British Columbian pine, Columbian pine, Oregon pine

Trusses and Timber Framing - New Wood

Douglas Fir is known for its nail-holding strength, with a nail-withdrawal resistance of 28 pounds per lineal inch. Compared to most softwoods, which range from 17 to 39 pounds, Douglas Fir is a reliable choice. It securely holds eight-penny nails driven perpendicular to the grain. Plus, it’s easy to work with, whether using hand tools or machinery, making it an excellent option for any project.

When it comes to finishing, Douglas Fir is equally versatile. It takes staining well, with light and clear finishes enhancing its natural beauty. Rotary-cut veneers often have such stunning hues that extra staining isn’t needed.

Looking for top-quality Douglas Fir timbers and beams? Our freshly sawn selection comes in No. 1 and better grades, FOHC, with customizable drying options. These beams combine strength and beauty, making them perfect for exposed applications and heavy construction. Ready to get started? Contact our timber experts today!

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