Botanical name: Pseudotsuga menziesii
Origin: North America and Europe
Douglas Fir is a strong and attractive softwood widely used for structural and joinery applications. It has a warm pinkish to reddish-brown colour, generally straight grain and good strength-to-weight properties.
It is valued for its strength, stability and versatility, making it suitable for both visible and concealed applications. Douglas Fir machines well and is often specified where larger sections, long lengths or an attractive exposed timber finish are required.
Typical uses: beams, structural sections, roof timbers, joinery, cladding, flooring, staircases, doors, furniture and architectural features.