Fir (Douglas Fir)
Fir (Douglas Fir) Wood
Grain Type: Straight grained with uniform grain texture
Color: Reddish or yellow brown depending on age
Advantages: One of the most common woods used in North America, very popular with construction projects of all sorts including flooring, easy to work with, easily stained grain
Disadvantages: As a soft wood, fir can be easily damaged when not maintained carefully
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