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Douglas Fir Timbers

Douglas Fir Timbers

Douglas Fir Timbers are considered to be one of the most widely used types of timber products! It is popular due to its perfect proportion of weight and strength. Not only is it strong, it is also beautiful with a light color and lots of character. Douglas fir timbers are stronger, more durable and can handle higher impacts and weight loads than other lumber species. This means your timber home can withstand more extreme weather and is built to last longer than other wood types. In fact, this species of lumber is considered one of the most resilient softwoods available.

Overall, using Douglas fir timbers in your construction project can provide a wide range of benefits, including strength, durability, sustainability, versatility, and aesthetics. Whether you’re building a new home, renovating an existing structure, or working on a commercial project, consider using Douglas fir timbers to create beautiful, functional, and sustainable structures that stand the test of time.

For technical information on Douglas Fir see this page, or the Fir species page for more general info. Bear Creek Lumber can provide builders with a variety of timbers in any size needed. All Timbers are available, in any size, F.O.H.C. (Free of Heart Center). All timbers are available in lengths up to 40 feet – although most lengths over 20 feet are special order items. Timbers can be ordered rough-cut or surfaced. Grades available are: Select Structural , #1 & Better, #2 & Better. To get a quote on any of these products go to our Request for a Quote Page

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Available Timber Grades
  • ss – Select Structural – Timberframes and post and beam buildings can have great looks too.

Select Structural Posts and Timbers are graded primarily for strength, but can be used also for good appearance. The picture shown above is an example of super high end Select Structural Grade Douglas Fir. Most select structural Douglas Fir is not this clear. We can get them but if you just call for Select Structural it will not look this nice and clear.  Select structural is not the same as a clear grade.  It will still have knots, checking and other natural occuring characteristics allowable within the industry standard grade rules.

  • 1 – #1 and Better – A great grade for applications where appearance and strength are both important.
#1 and Better grade in beams and stringers is defined by the WWPA as “…pieces of fine appearance suitable for exposed uses. The strength qualities of this grade make it desirable for use in almost all classes of heavy construction.”
 
  • 2 – #2 and Better

#2 Post and Timbers are used in all general construction, designed for many uses where serviceability is important. Characteristics may include – seasoning checks; grain: medium; knots: sound, not firm fixed, unsound knots are limited to 1/2 the size of other knots; pitch streaks, shake, skip, stain, torn grain and wane.

SELECT STRUCTURAL ICON No. 1 grade icon No. 3 grade icon

  • Note: all pictures are meant for a general grade description.  If you want to see a more defined grade image, please let us know.  We can email you pictures and grade rules.
Douglas Fir Timbers

Douglas fir timbers are a popular choice among builders and homeowners for a wide range of construction applications. Here are some of the key benefits of using Douglas fir timbers in your next project:

  1. Strength and Durability: Douglas fir timbers are known for their strength, stiffness, and resistance to wear and tear, making them an ideal choice for structural applications such as beams, posts, and joists. They are also naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insect damage, ensuring that your structures will last for years to come.

  2. Sustainability: Douglas fir timbers are harvested from sustainably managed forests in the Pacific Northwest, making them a renewable and environmentally friendly building material. Using Douglas fir timbers in your project can help you reduce your environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future.

  3. Versatility: Douglas fir timbers are available in a wide range of sizes, grades, and finishes, making them suitable for a variety of construction applications. Whether you’re building a rustic cabin or a modern office building, Douglas fir timbers can add a unique touch of character and charm to your project.

  4. Aesthetics: Douglas fir timbers have a beautiful and distinctive grain pattern that can add warmth and character to any structure. They can be left natural or finished with stains, paints, or other coatings to match your desired aesthetic.

  5. Ease of Workability: Douglas fir timbers are easy to work with using standard woodworking tools and techniques, making them a popular choice among builders and contractors. They can be cut, shaped, and joined together using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon or dovetail joints.

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