B.C. Fir

B.C. Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Common Names: Douglas-Fir

Distribution: Western North America

Color/Appearance: Light brown color with a hint of red and/or yellow, with darker growth rings

Janka Hardness: 620 lb_f

Density: 2.67 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 4.5%

Tangential (width): 7.3%,

Volumetric (total): 11.6%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.6

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Douglas Fir has been reported to cause skin irritation, nausea, giddiness, runny nose, along with an increased likelihood of splinters getting infected.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Veneer, plywood and structural and construction lumber.