S4S Clear Douglas Fir & Custom Lumber
Edge Grain Fir
When it come to edge grain fir designers appreciate the rich visual quality of edge grain douglas fir and enjoy its beautiful response to fine craftsmanship and finishing. When quarter sawn to expose its vertical grain, edge grain douglas fir is particularly attractive. Substantial volumes of clear and nearly clear timber products are available in edge grain douglas fir from the long-rotation commercial timberlands of the western region of Canada .
Douglas Fir
Million Acres of Douglas Fir managed primarily in natural stands. Although production is much greater in Douglas Fir, the two species account for more than 45 percent of all Western softwood produced annually. Each year, more than 1.5 billion tree seedlings are planted in the U.S. and billions more in Canada -- some five new trees for each American. Nationally, annual forest growth has continually exceeded harvest since the 1940,s. In the West, forest growth exceeds harvest by 35 percent or more each year with similar practices in Canada.
Douglas Fir lumber products are identified by region. Products from trees growing west of the Cascade Crest to the Pacific Ocean, the most abundant region for Douglas Fir, are simply identified as "DF" on the grade stamp. East of the Cascades, Western Larch grows intermixed with Douglas Fir. The two species are often kept separate in appearance grade products but are combined in Dimension products and marketed as "DF-L". Because Douglas Fir and Western Larch share nearly identical structural characteristics and physical working properties, the two species are interchangeable in Dimension products. Douglas Fir grown in Canada is identified as Douglas Fir North or "D Fir (N)" as shown on the grade stamp "DFN" Hemlock
Pacific Coast Hemlock is the commercial designation given to one of British Columbia's most abundant species: Western Hemlock. The quality of abundance is one which manufacturers will value increasingly in the future. since Pacific Coast Hemlock comprise some 60 percent of British Columbia's coastal forest resources, continued supply in a wide range of grades and dimensions is assured.
In Canada, the United States and international markets, Pacific Coast Hemlock is finding increasing favor as a viable alternative to hardwood and other softwoods in the production of quality millwork and joinery. Introduce Pacific Coast Hemlock into your production line soon. For ease and speed of production of the, highest quality millwork and joinery, it could be the most profitable decision you'll ever make. If you have any further question e-mail or call US
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