Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii · Softwood
- Type
- Softwood
- Origin
- Western North America and Pacific Northwest
- Hardness
- 660 lbf (Soft)
- Durability
- Moderately Durable, with good natural resistance to weathering and moderate resistance to decay
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Grain Pattern
Straight, flat-sawn with visible linear grain beneath the heavy painted surface
Color & Appearance
Currently covered in a grey painted finish; the underlying wood naturally ranges from light yellowish-brown to reddish-brown
Hardness (Janka)
660 lbf (Soft)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately Durable, with good natural resistance to weathering and moderate resistance to decay
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 3.00 to 6.00 USD per board foot for standard construction lumber grades
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated to be several decades old based on the thick layers of built-up paint, checking, and weathered grain texture
- Sustainability Status
- Not CITES listed, IUCN Least Concern, widely available with sustainable forestry and plantation-grown options
Common Uses
Construction, framing, structural plywood, exterior trim, flooring, and doors
Geographic Origin
Western North America and Pacific Northwest
Workability
Generally works well with both hand and machine tools, though it can dull cutting edges due to the contrast between earlywood and latewood density
Finish Recommendations
Takes paint, exterior solid stains, and exterior polyurethane exceptionally well; surface should be scraped, sanded, and primed properly
Notable Features
High strength-to-weight ratio, distinct contrast between earlywood and latewood rings, excellent dimensional stability
