Spruce Pine-Fir (SPF)

Spruce Pine-Fir (SPF)

The SPF lumber is a combination of Canadian Spruces, Pines and Firs growing in different regions of the country. All yield high grade timber with relatively small, sound tight knots.

Softwoods

Interior

Overview

Part of a larger group of tree species known as softwoods, in the wood industry. Spruce-Pine-Fir refers to Canadian woods of similar characteristics that have been grouped for production and marketing. Mainly used to make dimensional lumber for home building and panel (such as Plywood and Oriented Strand Board [OSB] ), the SPF species have moderate strength, worked easily, take paint readily, and hold nails well. They are White to Pale Yellow in color.

 

Available Thickness: 19mm, 38mm

Price
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Working Properties

SPF is easily worked, glues well, is average in paint holding ability, and takes nails and screws satisfactorily. It is not very durable and is difficult to penetrate with preservatives.

* Relative price within product category
Main Uses

It can be used it to make Frames, General millwork, Boxes and Crates and Housing Construction Frames.

Construction

Doors

Surface Photo
Features

Sawing

Sawing

100

Drilling

Drilling

100

Carving

Carving

50

Screwing

Screwing

75

Gluing

Gluing

75

Finishing

Finishing

75
Product In Use
Spruce Pine-Fir (SPF)
Spruce Pine-Fir (SPF)
Spruce Pine-Fir (SPF)