Douglas Fir Timbers: Unsurpassed Strength & Beauty
Design & Durability
Douglas Fir combines durability and natural beauty, making it a popular choice for construction projects. It seasons evenly, resists distortion, and remains straight with minimal checking. With high strength and abrasion resistance, it’s ideal for bridges, wharves, trestles, log homes, and commercial buildings.
Versatile & Workable
Douglas Fir, grown in the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, is renowned for its superior strength, making it ideal for demanding structural applications. Douglas Fir is highly workable, sanding smoothly, gluing effectively, and holding nails securely. Its straight grain ensures precision, while its strength and stability make it a premium choice.
Serious Strength
Douglas Fir is renowned for its exceptional strength and durability, making it ideal for structural applications such as beams, posts, and trusses. Its high density and strength-to-weight ratio are favoured for stability and longevity in construction projects.
Architectural Design
With a warm, reddish-brown hue and straight, fine grain, Douglas Fir offers natural beauty that enhances architectural designs. Its uniform texture and attractive appearance make it a preferred choice for both interior and exterior applications.
Sustainability
Harvested from responsibly managed forests, Douglas Fir is renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable.
Workability & Performance
Douglas Fir is highly workable and responds well to both hand and machine tools. It sands smoothly, glues effectively, and holds nails and screws securely, facilitating precise craftsmanship in construction and woodworking projects.
Product Characteristics
Douglas Fir Timbers
Naturally beautiful and durable, we invite you to explore some of the unique qualities to help you find the perfect timbers for your outdoor space.
Product
Specifications
Douglas Fir Timbers
Finishing & Maintenance
Discover how to finish and maintain your Douglas Fir timbers for lasting beauty and performance. Choose between letting it age to a silvery-grey patina or applying a protective stain. Remember to use galvanized or stainless steel fixtures to avoid rust marks and avoid power washing to preserve wood integrity.
Finish
Douglas Fir timbers can take most stains and finishes well. For best results, allow the product to acclimatize to the environment where it will be installed to avoid unwanted shrinkage or expansion, and coat all six sides before installation.
Fasteners
Galvanized or stainless steel fasteners are essential to prevent rust bleeding marks that can stain the wood’s surface. Galvanized fasteners offer durability and affordability, while stainless steel provides superior corrosion resistance, ensuring a clean, lasting finish.
Care
Avoid power washing, as it can damage wood fibres. Instead, use mild, wood-safe cleaners or oxygen-based bleach for effective dirt and mildew removal. Rinse thoroughly to maintain the wood’s natural elegance and structural integrity.
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Generating Benefits
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Nurturing Growth
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