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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Subalpine 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 nameAbies lasiocarpa
Janka hardness350 lbf
Average dried weight33 lb/ft³
Best fitPlywood
Overview
Why choose Subalpine Fir?
Subalpine Fir is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is Eastern North America's mountain regions. Common uses include plywood, pulpwood for paper, construction lumber, plus other utility purposes.
Scientific nameAbies lasiocarpa
DistributionEastern North America's mountain regions
ShrinkageRadial: 2.6%, Tangential: 7.4%, Volumetric: 9.4%, T/R Ratio: 2.8 More images | Identification
DurabilityNon-durable to perishable against decay, with little resistance to insects.
Subalpine Fir colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is usually white through reddish brown, and the pale sapwood is not clearly set apart from it.
Grain runs straight, and the texture is even and medium-coarse.
Working notes
It is generally easy to work by hand or machine, and it takes glue, stain and finish well.
Serious reactions are rare, but fir from the Abies genus is said to cause skin irritation.
Subalpine Fir should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Subalpine Fir
Best projects
Common uses include plywood, pulpwood for paper, construction lumber, plus other utility purposes.
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 Subalpine 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.
Subalpine Fir FAQ
What is Subalpine Fir best used for?
Common uses include plywood, pulpwood for paper, construction lumber, plus other utility purposes. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Subalpine 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 Subalpine Fir?
The buying section on this page links to any Subalpine 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.