We also use real antique beams reclaimed from old barns which can add character to any space.
Stained douglas fir beams.
J w lumber specializes in rough douglas fir from small 2 2 s to 12 12 timbers and larger available in lengths exceeding 30 feet.
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As one of the most common species in american forests douglas fir is strong and straight grained with its tight know pattern premium douglas fir is a beautiful wood to use exposed.
Which is indeed what we wanted to highlight in this room those beautiful douglas fir beams.
We buy our douglas fir timbers directly from a west coast supplier who uses only the best looking timber.
Douglas fir is a conifer softwood that is grown and harvested in the northwest.
It s solid and straight and the grain is gorgeous but there s one downside douglas fir needs a little coaxing to accept stain.
To create a truly waterproof surface coatings must be added to fir wood to repel moisture.
The most common lumber fir is the douglas fir.
How to stain douglas fir wood.
Hi i m in the process of building a house that has a lot of rough sawn douglas fir timber posts beams and exterior trusses and struggling to find a stain color that fits what i m looking for.
And hand hewn or rough hewn weathered hemlock is perfect in barns community centers and ski lodges.
We custom ordered them from our local lumber yard at 2 5 thick and just shy of 11 wide and 12 feet long at 33 a pop.
Planed douglas fir is wonderful in elegant churches hotels and restaurants.
Douglas fir timbers rough lumber.
It can be stained or painted as most.
It s commonly used for structural applications such as beams planks and studs.
Here is what those ladies looked like when we bought the house.
If you can t tell they essentially had a greeny brown faux finish on them which you can see a bit better in the second close up photo.
We decided on thick douglas fir shelves for the reading room.
It could have been original who knows.
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Douglas fir does have a lot of orange in.
My goal is a medium brown that does not look orange or yellow.
Fir is an excellent wood for highly finished post beam frames and commercial work because of its strength and beautiful grain.
Jan 26 2018 explore anam cara s board stained douglas fir on pinterest.