Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii · Softwood
- Type
- Softwood
- Origin
- Western North America and Pacific Northwest
- Hardness
- 620 lbf (Soft)
- Durability
- Moderately Durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight and flat-sawn with prominent cathedral grain patterns and visible knot features.
Color & Appearance
Light reddish-brown heartwood with a paler yellowish sapwood, showing oxidation and patina typical of older exposed softwoods.
Hardness (Janka)
620 lbf (Soft)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 3.00 to 6.00 USD per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated to be 40 to 80 years old based on surface oxidation, wear patterns, and old building context.
- Sustainability Status
- Not listed on CITES appendices, IUCN Least Concern, widely available and sustainably managed in plantations.
Common Uses
Construction framing, flooring, cabinetry, heavy timber construction, doors, and veneer.
Geographic Origin
Western North America and Pacific Northwest
Workability
Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though knots can cause tearing and soft earlywood/hard latewood contrast requires sharp blades for a smooth finish.
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains, varnishes, and polyurethanes very well. A conditioner may be used to achieve an even stain on the softer earlywood areas.
Notable Features
Distinct contrast between earlywood and latewood bands, high strength-to-weight ratio, pleasant resinous scent.
