Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii · Softwood
- Type
- Softwood
- Origin
- Pacific Northwest of North America and western mountainous regions.
- Hardness
- 660 lbf (Soft)
- Durability
- Moderately Durable, with moderate decay resistance and fair weatherability.
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Grain Pattern
Straight grain with distinct growth rings visible in a flat-sawn/vertical-sawn pattern.
Color & Appearance
Reddish-brown heartwood with lighter yellowish-brown sapwood, displaying moderate luster and darkening with age and sun exposure.
Hardness (Janka)
660 lbf (Soft)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately Durable, with moderate decay resistance and fair weatherability.
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 3.00 to 6.00 USD per board foot.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated 30 to 50 years old based on surface wear, oxidation, and patina.
- Sustainability Status
- Not CITES listed, generally abundant and widely available with strong sustainable forestry management programs.
Common Uses
Construction, framing, flooring, plywood, and general heavy carpentry.
Geographic Origin
Pacific Northwest of North America and western mountainous regions.
Workability
Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though knots can cause tearing and soft earlywood can sometimes crush under dull blades.
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains, varnishes, and polyurethanes very well; conditioning may be required for even stain absorption on soft earlywood.
Notable Features
Known for an exceptionally high strength-to-weight ratio and prominent grain contrast between earlywood and latewood.
