Douglas Fir Decking

Frequently used for loft flooring and roof decking the uniquely straight grain and reddish orange color of douglas fir provides eye catching appeal wherever it is.

Douglas fir decking.

So being cost conscious i am wondering whether using a douglas fir 2 by 6. I m building a small deck in the backyard and for cosmetic reasons am painting it rather than finishing the wood. The best way to treat douglas fir for outdoor use is by either painting it or applying a water sealer. This tree commonly grows in the pacific northwest in the united states where it is harvested for its superior lumber.

Douglas fir is not only beautiful but also very strong. Exterior paint is a great choice when building a douglas fir fence and using water sealers are perfect for douglas fir decks. Properly sealed and cared for douglas fir porch decking is a gorgeous choice that can last a lifetime. Popular for its light rosy color excellent strength to weight ratio and for being dimensionally stable it s able to provide superior nail holding capabilities.

The douglas fir ironically is not a true fir. Douglas fir regarded as one of the strongest and most durable soft wood materials douglas fir has always been the preferred choice of builders engineers and architects. It responds well to hand and power tool use and properly treated is decay mold and termite resistant. 2x6 douglas fir tongue and groove decking as one of the hardest and most dense of the softwood species douglas fir makes a practical as well as a beautiful addition to your home.

2 and better kiln dried heat treated spruce pine fir lumber 97 model 0200352 10 96. If you have questions feel free to give us a call or visit our frequently asked questions page. Altrufir ships its products nationally. Untreated kiln dried douglas fir dimensional lumber 301 model 279542 16 42.

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