Douglas Fir Timbers, Beams and Lumber

Douglas Fir for timber frames, beams, posts, and architectural details. Build a material takeoff from your member list, then send it to Timberline for pricing, pickup, or delivery from Black Mountain.

About Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir is a primary choice for timber frames, beams, posts, and architectural details, and it also covers boards and paneling when the job needs a fir look rather than pine or cedar. Builders often lump it with Cedar and Cypress as an exterior softwood option — each species fits a different role.

At Timberline we quote Douglas Fir from your member list or board request. Build a timber takeoff on this page, pick up in Black Mountain when the order is confirmed, or include the job ZIP for regional delivery. Your architect or engineer remains responsible for sizing, loads, and connections.

Where Douglas Fir works well

Douglas Fir leads when the project needs timbers, beams, posts, and architectural members sized from the plans. It is also a strong choice for boards and paneling when you want a warm fir tone instead of pine or cedar. Send a member list or use the takeoff below; board and paneling requests can use Regular mode in the planner.

Final member sizing, grade requirements, connections and load specifications must come from the project plans or a qualified engineer. Timberline supplies material based on the dimensions and specifications provided for the project.

Sizes and surface options

The takeoff size groups below are request options, not a stock list. Lengths, grades, and availability are confirmed with the quote. If your plans call for a custom size or length, include it in the takeoff or send the list to us.

Dimension lumber: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12

Timbers: 4x4, 4x6, 4x8, 4x10, 4x12, 4x14, 6x6, 6x8, 6x10, 6x16, 6x18, 8x8, 8x10, 8x12, 8x14, 10x10, 10x12

Rough and S4S are common surface choices. Hand-hewn texture and other appearance treatments can be requested when appropriate for the project. Include the desired surface and finish in your notes so we can price it accurately.

Grades and appearance

We primarily quote Douglas Fir in STK and #1 Structural for timbers, with Select available for boards and paneling.

  • STK (Select Tight Knot): A common timber appearance grade with tight, controlled knots — frequently used for beams, posts, and architectural members.
  • #1 Structural: A structural framing grade selected when the plans call for #1 members; confirm sizing and grade against your engineered list.
  • Select: A cleaner board and paneling appearance when Douglas Fir is preferred for finish surfaces rather than pine or cedar.

Your plans should name the grade for each member or board. We confirm grade, surface, lengths, and availability with your quote.

Handling and specifications

Keep timbers and lumber protected from weather until they are installed. The project plans should establish the required moisture condition, grade, surface, connections, and handling details. We will confirm the material specifications with the quote.

Final member sizing, grade requirements, connections and load specifications must come from the project plans or a qualified engineer. Timberline supplies material based on the dimensions and specifications provided for the project.

Douglas Fir, Cedar, and Cypress

Cedar, Cypress, and Douglas Fir often get grouped as exterior softwood options. Use this comparison for typical look and use, then confirm profile, grade, and quantity on the quote.

Topic Western Red Cedar Cypress This page: Douglas Fir
Appearance Warm reddish to chocolate-brown heartwood; can be left to weather or finished to hold color. Honey-gold to tan heartwood; often painted (including porch ceilings) or clear-coated. Warm orange-to-reddish fir tone with clear grain; commonly left natural, stained, or clear-coated on exposed members.
Typical requested uses Siding, trim, boards, and related exterior or interior finish. Shakes are asked when quoting. Porch ceilings, soffits, exterior trim, siding, and paneling. Timbers and specialty pieces when requested. Timber frames, beams, posts, and architectural members; also boards and paneling when fir is preferred.
Workability Lightweight; commonly requested where handling and nailing on walls matter. Works with standard tools; commonly requested for ceilings and trim. Structural and architectural members are sized from the plans; we supply to the list you provide.
How we usually quote it Coverage planner for siding and paneling profiles, or straight to the quote form. Coverage planner for porch ceilings, soffits, and walls, or straight to the quote form. Timber takeoff for member sizes and lengths, or board/paneling mode for finish boards.
Finishing Unfinished, stain, or oil — confirm the finish with the plans when quoting. Paint, clear coat, or natural — confirm the finish with the plans when quoting. Clear, stain, or paint — confirm the finish and surface (rough, S4S, hewn) when quoting.
Maintenance Finish choice drives upkeep. We sell the material; installation and maintenance are not included. Finish and exposure drive upkeep. We sell the material; installation is not included. Exposure and finish drive upkeep on exposed members. We sell the material; installation is not included.
How to order Use the coverage planner or go straight to the quote form. Availability is confirmed when quoted. Use the coverage planner or go straight to the quote form. Availability is confirmed when quoted. Build a timber list or board request on this site, or send plans to Order@timberlinelumbercompany.com.

Read the full comparison on the Cypress vs Cedar vs Douglas Fir guide. Also see Western Red Cedar. Also see Cypress.

Pickup and delivery

Pickup is available at our Black Mountain, NC lumber yard. To request regional delivery, include the job ZIP, timing, and access or unloading notes on the quote form rather than in the takeoff.

Build a quote

Start by picking a size and adding boards or timbers — the same quote path as our catalog. Prefer a member list or coverage plan? Switch to Plan coverage.

Yard sizes are listed first. Prefer the full page? Open Build a quote.

Pick a size. Yard-available sizes are listed first when known; other sizes are sourced when we quote. Pricing and availability are confirmed with your quote.

Timbers

Pick thickness, then width. We quote the size from the mill and confirm finish on the next screen.

Thickness
Width

1x Profiles

1x6

V-Joint Beaded · S1S2E · Nickel Gap · S4S

Grades: STK

Sourced when quoted. Pricing, grade, and lengths confirmed with your quote.

Choose 1x6

1x8

V-Joint Beaded · Nickel Gap · S1S2E · S4S

Grades: STK

Sourced when quoted. Pricing, grade, and lengths confirmed with your quote.

Choose 1x8

1x10

S4S · S1S2E

Grades: STK

Sourced when quoted. Pricing, grade, and lengths confirmed with your quote.

Choose 1x10

1x12

S4S · S1S2E · Car Siding

Grades: STK

Often available from the yard. Pricing and availability confirmed with your quote.

Choose 1x12

1x4

S4S · S1S2E

Grades: STK

Sourced when quoted. Pricing, grade, and lengths confirmed with your quote.

Choose 1x4

More Douglas Fir sizes

5/4 and 2x. Pick thickness, then width, then the profile you need.

Thickness
Width

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Douglas Fir FAQ

Do you stock Douglas Fir in Black Mountain?

Douglas Fir is quoted to the requirements of your project. Tell us the member sizes, lengths, grades, surfaces, and quantities, and we will confirm the material that fits your list. Pickup is available in Black Mountain once the order is confirmed.

Can I send a timber list instead of using the takeoff?

Yes. Email a material list or plans to Order@timberlinelumbercompany.com, or use Express Order. We can work from your list instead of requiring you to rebuild it row by row in the takeoff.

Will you size the members or check spans?

Final member sizing, grade requirements, connections and load specifications must come from the project plans or a qualified engineer. Timberline supplies material based on the dimensions and specifications provided for the project.

What sizes can I request?

You can request common boards, dimension lumber, and timbers through 10x10 and 10x12, along with custom sizes and lengths. Add each member to the takeoff or include it in your material list so we can confirm the details when quoting.

Is Doug Fir the same as Douglas Fir?

Yes. Doug Fir is the common short name for Douglas Fir. Use either name on the quote.

Ready to quote Douglas Fir?

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