Building with Douglas-fir
Douglas-fir is a superb timber for building. It offers real benefits because of its strength, stiffness, durability and decay resistance. This makes it particularly suitable for use in frames and trusses and because Douglas-fir does not have a low stiffness core it is able to deliver large section beams, joists and rafters in MSG (machine stress graded) 8, 10 and better. There are opportunities to use Douglas-fir as an Untreated ‘Chemical-free’ choice because of its inherent properties. There are treated and non-treated options for use. See our product categories.
Douglas-fir offers strength, stability, stiffness and increased moisture and decay resistance. Find out more about these key Characteristics.