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Species of softwoods that we normally carry in
our inventory:
Douglas Fir, pseudatsuga
menziesii
Dense, straight grained, very strong, stiff and durable, warm red
patina colour on reclaimed, popular for structural beams and columns,
flooring, architectural trim and fine furniture.
One of the largest species on the west coast growing up to 85 m
high and up to 4m (12') diameter.
Western Red Cedar,
thuja plicata
Extremely fine and even straight grain with no pitch, flexible yet
excellent strength to weight ratio, natural resistance to decay,
warm reddish brown patina, pleasant aroma, suitable for exterior
siding, trim, fascia and decks or interior humid environments (saunas).
Dominant source of cedar construction wood over the last century.
One of the largest of all the species in the cypress family- growing
up to 60 m (200') high.
Alaskan Yellow
Cedar, chamaecyparis nootkatensis
First discovered on the west coast of Vancouver Island, attractive,
valuable, rare wood, slow growing, tight grain wood with excellent
resistance to decay and insects, moderately strong, stiff for its
weight, good shock resistance. Praised by boat builders and furniture
builders. Even and fine texture, distinctive spicy aroma, pale creamy
yellow colour that finishes beautifully, hardest known cedar but
easy workability. Popular for joinery, exterior uses, furniture
and interior finishes. Grows up to 30m high and 1m in diameter.
Western Hemlock,
tsuga heterophylla
Even grain, resists scraping. Popular for use in doors, windows
and architectural millwork applications. Good strength to weight
ratio. Receptive to stain, paint and varnish. Grows up to 50m high.
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