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Douglas Fir
Appearance
Color: Heartwood varies from light yellow/orange to reddish
brown or yellowish brown; sapwood is light tan to yellowish white
Grain: Closed, with high figuring; patterns range from clear to
knotty.
Properties
Hardness: Loblolly and shortleaf 690, 47% softer than Northern
red oak; longleaf 870 33% softer than N. red oak.
Durability: Soft, fairly durable, although not as resistant to
scuffs, dents and abrasions as the hardwoods. Often used for
flooring, but may not be suitable for all applications due to
softness.
Comments: Recommend pine flooring to be "distressed" |
Pine
Appearance
Color: Heartwood varies from light yellow/orange to reddish
brown or yellowish brown; sapwood is light tan to yellowish white
Grain: Closed, with high figuring; patterns range from clear to
knotty.
Properties
Hardness: Loblolly and shortleaf 690, 47% softer than Northern
red oak; longleaf 870 33% softer than N. red oak.
Durability: Soft, fairly durable, although not as resistant to
scuffs, dents and abrasions as the hardwoods. Often used for
flooring, but may not be suitable for all applications due to
softness.
Comments: Recommend pine flooring to be "distressed" |
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