Our Species
The strength of our products starts with our species. Across our regions, we sustainably source a diverse mix of softwood trees, each bringing its own character and performance. From the strength and natural beauty of Douglas-fir and Western larch, to the versatility of spruce, pine and fir, and the workability of southern yellow pine, our species give us the flexibility to meet a wide range of customer needs. It is this diversity that allows us to deliver reliable products for everything from structural builds to refined finishing touches.
Western Canada
Interior Douglas-fir & Western Larch
Douglas-fir and Western Larch from the interior mountains of British Columbia are shaped by a colder, slower-growing climate that produces dense, high-quality fibre with exceptional strength and consistency. Short growing seasons and limited moisture create tight grain and a higher proportion of latewood, resulting in lumber that performs reliably in demanding structural and exterior applications.
Together, this DFL species mix combines the strength and stability of Douglas-fir with the added density and durability of Western Larch. Compared to faster-grown coastal species, interior DFL is less prone to movement and offers more consistent performance across boards, making it a trusted choice for builders, engineers, and manufacturers.
Its warm colour tones and pronounced grain also bring a natural, architectural character to appearance applications, delivering both performance and visual appeal in a single material.
Key advantages:
- Exceptional strength and stiffness: A high proportion of dense latewood delivers strong load-bearing performance across structural applications.
- Enhanced durability: The inclusion of Western Larch adds density and natural resilience for demanding environments.
- Dimensional stability: Tight grain and slow growth reduce movement, helping maintain shape through drying and installation.
- Consistent performance: Uniform interior fibre supports reliable grading and predictable results on site.
- Distinctive appearance: Warm tones and pronounced grain provide a bold, natural finish for siding and appearance products.
Spruce Pine Fir
Spruce Pine Fir (SPF) from Western Canada, sourced across British Columbia and Alberta, is defined by a cooler climate and shorter growing seasons that produce fibre with a strong balance of strength, workability, and consistency. This environment supports steady, uniform growth, resulting in lumber that performs reliably across a wide range of structural and appearance applications.
Compared to SPF from other regions, Western SPF is known for its lighter colour, finer texture, and more consistent fibre characteristics. It offers dependable strength-to-weight performance and is widely recognized for its versatility across construction, remanufacturing, and finishing applications.
Its clean appearance and ease of machining make it especially well suited for projects where both performance and finish matter, delivering a practical, high-quality solution for builders, manufacturers, and designers alike.
Key advantages:
- Balanced strength and workability: Offers a dependable strength-to-weight ratio while remaining easy to cut, machine, and fasten across applications.
- Consistent fibre quality: Uniform growth supports reliable grading and predictable performance across boards.
- Dimensional stability: Performs well through drying and installation, helping maintain shape and alignment in finished applications.
- Clean, bright appearance: Lighter colour and fine texture make it ideal for painting, staining, and interior finishing.
- Versatile applications: Well suited for structural framing, remanufacturing, and a wide range of appearance and secondary processing uses.
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