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Oregon Timber
Douglas Fir Oregon is a softwood that has moderate durability. It lacks termite resistance, and its sapwood can be attacked by lyctid borer, but otherwise, this timber is quite durable for a wide range of projects.
Canadian Oregon. Geelong Machined. Large Section Sizing Available.
Barwon Timber’s origins are in cutting and supplying Oregon timber. We have been working with this specie for over 40 years and it is a favourite. Our Oregon timber is responsibly harvested and sourced from Canada.
Oregon can be supplied in very large sections which has helped ensure its popularity. It has been used as a structural and decorative element in roof trusses, timber beams and building posts.
Oregon Specifications
If you are using Oregon timber for external applications, it will require treatment. We can complete a light organic solvent envelope treatment (LOSP) to enable external use.
We recommend working with a structural engineer to help you best understand the extensive capabilities of Oregon timber.
| Drying: | Finish / texture: | Treatment: |
| – Unseasoned (US) | – Rough Sawn (RS) | – Envelope treatment only |
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– Sawn all Round (SAR) | – Light Organic Solvent Preservative (LOSP) |
| – Dressed at Round (DAR) | – End treatment on site is essential. |
Barwon Timber can supply Oregon timber in a Rough Sawn (RS), Sawn All Round (SAR) or Dressed All Round (DAR) finish.
Oregon | Douglas Fir Sizes
All sizes are subject to availability.
Please contact Barwon Timber for further information. All other sizes by request.
Oregon Timber FAQs
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The natural strength of Oregon timber has been used for centuries to build everything from bridges and boats, all the way down to your average house. Oregon timber was once the most popular type of building material used in Australia. Oregon, more commonly known as Douglas Fir, this versatile softwood comes from North America.
To discuss your project and how Oregon timber can be used, contact one of our friendly team members in the Timber department.
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Oregon can be used for external applications, but only for above-ground installations. Oregon can also be used for external structural applications such as joists and bearers under weather-exposed decks.
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Oregon is a softwood that can be found in North America. It has yellow-brown to pale reddish colouration, with high resin content which causes it to crystalise on the surface when exposed for long periods at room temperature.