Homegrown Douglas Fir
At East Brothers, we’ve been working with Douglas Fir since the 1970s. Over the decades, we’ve developed a deep appreciation for this remarkable timber. Sourced locally, on average within just 50 miles of our sawmill.
Douglas Fir
Why use Douglas Fir
Douglas Fir is a strong, versatile, and visually appealing timber, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. Its excellent balance of durability, ease of workability, and aesthetic charm has made it a favorite in both construction and woodworking.
It’s widely used in the construction industry for framing, flooring, roofing, and structural beams, thanks to its robust nature and workability.
In recent years, we’ve seen growing demand for high-quality Douglas Fir in exterior applications like cladding, decking, and fencing. Unlike Larch, it responds exceptionally well to treatment and paint, offering a reliable alternative for projects where a painted aesthetic is desired.
Our knowledgeable team is ready to help you make the most of Douglas Fir for your specific needs. Feel free to reach out for expert advice and guidance on your timber project.
Availability and Dimensions
At East Brothers, we maintain a substantial stock of Douglas Fir roundwood, ready to be sawn to your specified dimensions. Our mill specialises in bespoke timber cutting, allowing us to tailor our cutting to your requirements as long as they can be milled from the log.
Our maximum cutting dimensions are:
- Length: 14 meters
- Width: 600 millimeters
- Height: 600 millimeters
For dimensions exceeding these limits, please contact us directly to discuss potential solutions.
Given our bespoke cutting lead times may vary but as standard you can expect fresh sawn timber to be ready to collect within 3-4 weeks of order date
If you’re ready to begin your timber journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert sales team on 01794 330198. We’re here to help!
Saw milling process
- Order placedTimber allocated in Mill01Our friendly experts will assist you in finalising your order and entering it into our system.
- CuttingTimber is cut in mill02Your order will be milled to match your specified dimensions.
- Additional processesTimber is treated03If your order requires additional processes, such as kiln drying, planing, or cross-cutting, this will happen at this stage
- Order readyTimber is finished04Once your order is completed, we will notify you that it is ready for collection. If you’ve requested delivery, we will reach out to arrange it.
Technical Specification
Common Name(s): Douglas fir
Scientific Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii
We can visually grade softwoods like Douglas fir which are defined in the British Standard BS 4978 and the European standard EN 14081 to.
C14
C18
C24
Subject to Timber sizes and requirements
Average Dried Weight: 510 kg/m3
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.45, 0.51
Janka Hardness: 2,760 N
Modulus of Rupture: 86.2 MPa
Elastic Modulus: 12.17 GPa
Crushing Strength: 47.9 MPa
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.5%, Tangential: 7.3%,
Volumetric: 11.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.6