Oregon Timber
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:
– Unseasoned (US)
– Kiln Dried (KD)
Finish / Texture
– Rough Sawn (RS)
– Sawn all Round (SAR)
– Dressed at Round (DAR)
Treatment
– Envelope treatment only
– Light Organic Solvent Preservative (LOSP)
– 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.
All sizes are subject to availability.
Please contact Barwon Timber for further information. All other sizes by request.
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. Commonly known as Douglas Fir, this versatile softwood comes from North America and New Zealand.
To discuss your project and how Oregon timber can be used, contact one of our friendly team members in the Timber department.
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. It can also be treated to make it more durable.
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 so long as the H3 Treatment has been applied.
Oregon is a softwood that can be found in both North America and New Zealand. 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.