Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga
menziesii)
was named after both the Scottish
botanist David Douglas of the Horticultural Society of London and Archibald Menzies,
surgeon and botanist for Captain
George Vancouver.
Douglas-fir
is not considered a true fir, it is a member of the pine family!
The oldest known and protected Douglas-fir can be found
on Vancouver Island. It is estimated to be between 1300 to 1400 years old.
The source of reclaimed
Douglas-fir is from old houses, buildings and sites that are slated for
demolition. The salvaged pieces are at least 50 years old and often come with a history.
Nails are
removed, the old beams and planks are resawn to a thickness of
1", then they are kiln dried to 6%, tongue and
groove are milled, and the surface
is sanded.
Since much of this wood typically comes
from the old growth forests of the Pacific
Northwest region, it is clean,
tight-grained and has an attractive appearance.
Old growth wood is denser and more dimensionally stable than second growth wood.
Wide planks,
4-sides tongue & groove, one width or variable widths
Dimensions:
thickness.....5/8” (16 mm) or 3/4" (19 mm)
widths..........7" up to 8" (178 mm up to 200 mm)
lengths........1ft. up to 10 ft (300 mm up to 3000 mm)
