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SOFTWOOD LUMBER
Softwood is a generic term used in woodworking and the lumber industries for wood from conifers (needle-bearing trees) Softwood-producing trees include pine, spruce, cedar, fir, larch, douglas-fir, hemlock, cypress, redwood and yew.
Contrary to the name, softwood trees can often be harder than hardwood trees. Douglas fir, a softwood, is harder and stronger than many hardwoods.
Contrary to the name, softwood trees can often be harder than hardwood trees. Douglas fir, a softwood, is harder and stronger than many hardwoods.
Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF)
Construction Lumber (Dimensional)
Machine Stress-Rated (MSR)
Douglas Fir
Timbers
Guide to Special Structural Products
MSR Technical Guide -WWPA
Technical Guides - WWPA