Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii · Softwood
- Type
- Softwood
- Origin
- Western North America and Pacific Northwest.
- Hardness
- 710 lbf (Soft)
- Durability
- Moderately Durable, offers good resistance to weather and moderate resistance to insect attack.
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Grain Pattern
Straight, slightly coarse texture with pronounced contrast between earlywood and latewood rings, flat-sawn appearance.
Color & Appearance
Light reddish-brown heartwood with yellowish-sapwood, darkens significantly upon prolonged exposure to light and air.
Hardness (Janka)
710 lbf (Soft)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately Durable, offers good resistance to weather and moderate resistance to insect attack.
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 3.50 to 6.00 USD per board foot.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated to be moderately aged, likely several decades old based on surface oxidation and dry patina.
- Sustainability Status
- Not CITES listed, IUCN Least Concern, widely available and sustainably managed through plantations.
Common Uses
Construction framing, plywood, flooring, heavy timber framing, doors, and veneer.
Geographic Origin
Western North America and Pacific Northwest.
Workability
Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though the sharp contrast in density between earlywood and latewood can cause splintering or tearout if tools are not sharp.
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains and finishes well, though a conditioner may be needed for uniform stain absorption on softer earlywood.
Notable Features
Distinctive resin odor when freshly cut, high strength-to-weight ratio, strong contrast in annual growth rings.
