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North American Douglas Fir Timber
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North American Douglas Fir Timber is a very popular softwood species due to its strength and versatility. We stock both timber from North America and Europe. It is mainly imported in grade #2 / 3 clears 85 / 15 which results in a small knot-content.
Timbersource are a leading online timber merchant in the UK, supplying North American Douglas Fir timber to the joinery, carpentry, construction and building trade at competitive prices.
Simply use the Cutting List tool to the right to select how you'd like your North American Douglas Fir timber machined and to what measurements, and we'll cut it to suit your specifications.
Call us on 01373 469905 or email us for more information: [email protected]
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What is a good softwood for exterior structures?
North American Douglas Fir is a very durable softwood that is relatively clear of knots compared
to its British equivalent and is very strong for external structural joinery. It has a lovely pinkish colour
and can be used for beams in out buildings and a great alternative to cedar for cladding.
Cut to Size / Planed North American Douglas Fir Timber
North American Douglas fir is an extremely popular and well-known softwood that is sought-after for both its strength and versatility. Sourced from North America and Europe, this wood is normally imported in grade 2 or 3, resulting a small knot-content. When ordering American Douglas fir timber cut to size from Timbersource, you will be able to select from kiln-dried thicknesses of 1", 1½", 2", 2½", 3", and 4", widths of around 4”-12”, and lengths of around 7’– 16’.
Ordering North American Douglas Fir Timber
Ordering North American Douglas fir timber from Timbersource is perfect for those requiring a wood which machines well, turns well, and is satisfactory for nailing, screwing and gluing. It also takes both stains and varnishes easily, although the same cannot be said for paint. If you are planning to use North American Douglas Fir for doors or frames, due to grain considerations please contact us before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions about North American Douglas Fir Timber
What is Douglas Fir used for?
North American Douglas Fir is used for joinery exterior and interior, cladding, structural use, flooring, construction and much more. Thicknesses kiln dried are 26mm, 38mm, 51mm, 63mm, 76mm and 102mm. Widths in packs are random 4" - 12", lengths mainly 7' - 16' but can be longer.
How strong and durable is Douglas Fir?
North American Douglas Fir is compared with European Redwood, it is some 60 per cent stiffer, 40 per cent harder and more resistant to suddenly applied to loads, and 30 per cent stronger in bending and in compression along the grain.
North American Douglas Fir is moderately durable and is slightly durable (homegrown timber). The heartwood and sapwood are both permeable. It is moderately resistant to decay.
What are the physical properties of Douglas Fir?
North American Douglas Fir is extremely difficult to treat, and the sapwood is difficult. It has good overall strength, is very stiff, has low shock resistance and is stable.
Standard Delivery
Click & Collect and Delivery - Timbersource usually aims to dispatch orders within 10 working days for most requirements. We will endeavour to complete your order ahead of schedule.
Next Day / Same Working Day
Click and Collect - Same working day collection when you order by 12:00pm**
Delivery - Next working day delivery when you order by 12:00pm (please call +44 (0) 1373 469905 to ask if we can offer Same Working Day Delivery)
**Subject to Stock availability and excludes Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays and Christmas Periods.
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