CANADIAN WOOD

Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is one of the world's best-known and most widely used wood species. ... The wood has a fine to medium texture, straight grain and is non-porous. Due to its strength, Douglas-fir is primarily used for building and construction.

Western Forest Products' Hem-Fir a mixture of two species, Western Hemlock and Amabilis Fir is one of the world's finest building materials. Species Characteristics: Hem-Fir is a high-performance wood that is moderately hard and strong, delivering high bending strength, shear strength and stiffness.