Softwoods

8x8 Douglas Fir Structural Timbers

Douglas Fir #1 Appearance Grade Structural Timbers

When you are looking for softwood lumber for exterior applications, Western Red Cedar is one of your top options. With so many grades and qualities available, the sourcing can be daunting, and you never know what you might end up with on your job site. J. Gibson McIlvain is a smart choice for a provider because we only deal in the highest grades of cedar.

Douglas Fir is the wood of choice for timber framing applications when the dimensions call for massive posts and extensive lengths. In addition to the delivery challenges posed by obtaining lumber in general, because Douglas Fir only grows in the Pacific West, getting it to your job site can be especially problematic. We can obtain the sizes you need and deliver them to you.

We have a dedicated staff of softwood lumber experts who can help you decipher the complex grading systems and identify the best species and grade for your project. Give us a call or email us and mention you are interested in softwoods, and you will be connected with a softwood specialist.

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Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir TimberDouglas Fir is readily available along the western coast of Canada and the USA and is an enormous tree. This allows for large timbers to be milled and makes it the standard for structural timbers in the timber framing industry. While not actually a fir, its appearance is reminiscent of Hemlock with tight growth rings and a creamy color. Once dried, Douglas Fir is very stable, and it resists weather and water excellently, making it of great use for exterior framing and marine applications.

Western Red Cedar

Western Red Cedar LumberWestern Red Cedar is very light with very straight grain and a warm reddish-brown coloring. It is rot and water resistant, making it a top choice for exterior siding, trim, decks, and furniture. We carry a full line of sizes for not only the above applications, but also for high quality timber framing. All of the Western Red Cedar we carry is clear, C or D and better straight tight knot (STK).

Other Softwoods

From Southern Yellow Pine and Lodgepole Pine to Cypress and Eastern White Pine, we carry many other softwood species and products and can custom order for your project. We also carry specialty logging products. Read More...