Douglas FirTimbers
Douglas fir (pseudotsuga Menziesii) is the strongest of Canada’s softwoods and is traditionally known for strength, stiffness and durability. Because of these attributes, Douglas fir is widely specified by architects and engineers for applications where both strength and appearance are of primary concern. Coastal and Interior Douglas fir is known for its rich pink heartwood and creamy white sapwood adding visual appeal to the overall strength of the species.
The desirable physical properties and wide range of available sizes make Douglas fir the material of choice for a broad spectrum of end uses—ranging from post and beam & heavy timber construction to glue-laminated timbers; from porch and gazebo projects to the heaviest of bridge components; from piling and shoring applications and beyond, the structural performance and inherent natural beauty of Douglas fir make it a smart choice for many applications.
Features:
- Sourced from sustainably managed forests
- Exceptional load bearing capability
- Vast array of sizing
- Year-round availability
- Wide range of application and end use
- Highly acceptable to paint and stain finishes
Douglas Fir Timber Items available:
Rough Sawn Full-Size #1 And Better (NLGA Rules)
Select Structural available on special order.
| Size: | Length: | ||||||
| 3″x4″ | 3″x6″ | 3″x8″ | 3″x10″ | 3″x12″ | 3″x14″ | 3″x16″ | 8′ to 40′ |
| 4″x4″ | 4″x6″ | 4″x8″ | 4″x10″ | 4″x12″ | 4″x14″ | 4″x16″ | 8′ to 40′ |
| 6″x6″ | 6″x8″ | 6″x10″ | 6″x12″ | 6″x14″ | 6″x16″ | 8’ to 40′ | |
| 8″x8″ | 8″x10″ | 8″x12″ | 8″x14″ | 8″x16″ | 8′ to 40′ | ||
| 10″x10″ | 10″x12″ | 10″x14″ | 10″x16″ | 8′ to 40′ | |||
| 12″x12″ | 12″x14″ | 12″x16″ | 8′ to 40′ | ||||
Availability will vary through out the year. Some specialty sizes may have to be re-sawn and or special ordered in. Other dimensions available on special order. Surfacing of timbers done on premises if required. Custom pressure-treating and precision-end trimming also available.
For any further sizing and or grades not listed please reach out to our sales desk for a special order inquiry.
What Is The Difference Between Rough Sawn And Dressed Four Sides (D4S) Lumber?
Rough-sawn lumber is the name given to lumber milled on a band or circular saw from the log state. Lumber milled this way has a rough surface that will have saw marks, which can be referred to as chat marks, on it. Rough-sawn lumber is usually the full dimensions listed which is known as “full-sawnâ€. For example a 2†x 4†x 16’ long piece of rough-sawn dimensional spruce would in fact be close to the true 2†thickness and 4†width; however NLGA rules have set tolerances for both full-sawn lumber and standard-sawn lumber (where standard-sawn lumber can be undersized).
Dressed or surfaced lumber is rough timber that has been further processed by being put through a thickness planer which removes material from the faces to create a smooth finished surface on the lumber, remove some surface defects and also sizes the pieces uniformly from piece to piece. For example that same 2†x 4†x 16’ long piece of full-sawn rough lumber in a dressed four sides format would plane out to become 1 ½â€ x 3 ½â€ x 16’ long.
Depending on type of material needed and job specifications some clients use rough-sawn lumber while some use the dressed four sides lumber (D4S) option. For example in douglas fir clients choose between rough and dressed formats for aesthetic preferences and or for project sizing needs.
