Douglas fir
Douglas fir is valued globally for its extraordinary strength-to-weight ratio, making it the ultimate choice for heavy structural purposes like post and beam construction. It is also a preferred choice for glue laminated beams (glulam), doors, general millwork, etc.
Features
- Excellent strength and workability
- Good machining qualities (turns, planes and shapes well)
- Excellent screw holding and resistance to splitting
- Bonds well with a range of adhesives under a range of bonding conditions
- Excellent sanding, staining and painting properties
Examples of stains of Douglas fir
Normal
No finish-
Teak finish
Dead matte -
Walnut PU
Gloss -
Venge PU
Gloss
Images are only for reference; actual results may vary.
Most Canadian wood species can be used in their original light colour or stained darker colours to mimic hardwoods.
Popular applications
