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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Douglas Fir is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific namePseudotsuga menziesii
Janka hardness620 lbf
Average dried weight32 lb/ft³
Best fitStructural lumber
Overview
Why choose Douglas Fir?
Douglas Fir is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is Western North America. Used for structural lumber, plywood and veneer.
Scientific namePseudotsuga menziesii
DistributionWestern North America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.5%, Tangential: 7.3%, Volumetric: 11.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityThe heartwood is moderately durable against decay but is prone to insect attack.
Douglas Fir colour, grain, and figure
The colour changes with the tree's age and growing location. It is usually light brown with a touch of red or yellow, and darker growth rings.
Grain generally runs straight or slightly wavy. The texture runs medium to coarse, with a modest natural sheen.
Working notes
It usually machines well and dulls cutters moderately. It takes stains, glue and finishes well.
Serious reactions are rare, but Douglas-fir can irritate the skin and has been linked to nausea, giddiness and a runny nose, and to a higher chance of splinters becoming infected.
Douglas Fir should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Douglas Fir
Best projects
Used for structural lumber, plywood and veneer.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Douglas Fir from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Douglas Fir FAQ
What is Douglas Fir best used for?
Used for structural lumber, plywood and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Douglas Fir beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Douglas Fir?
The buying section on this page links to any Douglas Fir Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.