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Fir wood is usually light and soft but is sometimes used for interior finishing and for crates and boxes.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agofirs are a genus of 48-55 species of ever green conifer in family Pinaceae.
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∙ 10y agoFir wood is usually weaker than pine, but is strong all the same. It is usually used for crates or boxes, and is good for interior decorating.
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∙ 10y agoFir, like all coniferous trees, is a softwood.
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∙ 14y agoFir is a softwood.
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Is fir hard wood?
No, Fir is a softwood.
Is fir a hardwood?
Fir, and other pine trees are considered soft woods. fir is soft wood and is cheaper than hard wood.
How long does it take for wet wood to decay?
totally depends on type of wood used. Cedar,pine,fir,etc..
What type of wood is used in doors?
Most common interior doors are made from fir or hemlock.
Is Douglas fir hard wood or soft wood?
There are at least five different trees classed as Douglas Firs. Pseudotsuga menziesii the Oregon Douglas Fir. P.macrocarpa the Large Coned Douglas Fir. P.japonica the Japanese Douglas Fir. P. caesia the Fraser River Douglas Fir and P. glauca the Blue Douglas Fir none of them are true firs the difference being that the cones are pendulous and drop intact. Pseudotsuga means pseudo , false, tsuga , hemlock.
What colour is fir wood?
Very light brown.
Do termites eat Douglas fir?
Termites can eat through Douglas-fir but it is more resistant to termites when compared to hemlock or spruce. Any type of wood used should be treated to resist termites.
What type of wood burns the slowest?
Dry Douglas Fir
Something made of wood that starts with B?
Balsam fir is a type of wood. It is a soft wood.
What color goes best with fir wood floor?
Light brown
What wood looks like oak but is cheaper?
ash and sometimes fir
What wood is used for plywood?
Just about everything from rough construction to furniture making. It is versatile and useful for any application.
