Douglas Fir
An impressive straight-stemmed conifer, originating from the Pacific coast of North America, and introduced to Britain by David Douglas in 1827. Reddish-brown heartwood timber, with a pale, creamy sap-wood
Geographic availability
UK
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
Available from throughout the UK, this sample was processed in Dunfermline, Scotland
Application and typical uses of the product
Douglas Fir (the imported version sometimes called Oregon Pine) is often used in construction, and due to its attractive looks, straightness and large size, is often used in typical “post and beam” construction – where the heavy duty beams that make up the buildings frame remain visible
Breakdown of Product
100% Timber
Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
k = 0.15 W/m°C
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
renewable
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
No
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Moderate skill level
Deconstruction and Re-use
Yes
Disposal/ End of Life
Reprocessed as woodchip or as biomass for energy generation
Supplier Name
Scottish Wood
Main Contact
Jim Birley
Contact Address
Inzievar Woods Oakley Dunfermline Fife KY12 8HB
Telephone Number
01383851328
Email
enquiries@scottishwood.co.uk
Other companies that manufacture similar products
Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmills - www.ashs.co.uk
Is this product certified?
No
Availability - how easy is it to source the material
Easy – abundant supply
