Douglas Fir Plywood
Features & Benefits
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Strength and Durability: Douglas fir plywood is known for its exceptional strength, rigidity, and durability. It has one of the best strength-to-weight ratios of North American softwoods.
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Dimensional Stability: It resists warping, twisting, and cracking even in challenging conditions, thanks to its stable nature and tight, straight grain.
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Aesthetic Appeal: The plywood features a visually appealing, straight, and tight grain pattern with a rich, reddish-brown color that darkens over time, giving it a natural and timeless look.
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Versatility: Its strength and stability make it ideal for a wide range of applications, including structural framing, flooring, interior paneling, and exterior siding.
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Hardness: Despite being a softwood, it has a high hardness rating and resistance to abrasions, which is beneficial for heavy-duty structural projects and areas prone to wear.
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Workability: Douglas fir plywood is relatively easy to machine, holds fasteners well, and can be finished with stains or paints to enhance its appearance.
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Lightweight: Compared to many other dense hardwoods, it remains relatively lightweight, contributing to easier handling and installation.
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Sustainability: Douglas fir trees are a sustainable resource, as they are fast-growing and can be harvested responsibly for long-term use.
Specifications
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Doug Fir Panels
- DuraGard MDO Plywood
- Marine & Exterior Sanded Plywood
- Sheathing & Underlayment
- Plywood Siding
Applications
- Douglas fir plywood is used for a wide range of construction and industrial applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, durability, and resistance to water and decay. Common uses include structural elements like wall and roof sheathing, subflooring, concrete forming (plyform), and heavy-duty packaging. Higher grades are used for interior trim, cabinetry, and furniture, while specialized marine grades are used for boat building.
Product Availability
- Product availability varies by location. Please contact one of our listed locations for more information or request a quote by filling out the form below.
