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Douglas Fir


 

Scientific Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii
Common Names: Douglas-Fir
Common Uses: Douglas-fir wood is used for structural applications that are required to withstand high loads.
Color Specifications: Can vary in color based upon age and location of tree. Usually a light brown color with a hint of red and/or yellow, with darker growth rings.
Grade: NHLA Standard Grade Rules
Dried Weight: 36 lbs/ft3 (570 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity: .45
Janka Hardness: (Pounds-force) 620 lbf (2,760 N)