Pino Oregon
Name
• Scientific name: Pseudotsuga menziesii Franco
• Spanish name: Douglas fir. Oregon pine. Douglas fir.
Origin

Description of the wood
• Sapwood: Pale yellow
• Heartwood: Yellowish brown
• Grain: Straight
• Texture: Medium to coarse
• Characteristic defects: Thick, sticky knots
Impregnation
• Sapwood: Moderately to slightly impregnable
• Heartwood: Not impregnable
Mechanization
• Sawing: Easy. No difficulties.
• Drying: Easy. Risk of minor splitting.
• Planing: Easy. No problems.
• Gluing: Easy.
• Nailing and screwing: No problems. High pull-out resistance.
• Finishing: No problems, although it is advisable to apply a primer to even out the wood.
Applications
• Structural carpentry, interior and exterior.
• Interior and exterior joinery and paneling. Doors, windows, wainscoting.
• Rustic and youth furniture.
Mechanical properties
• Static bending strength: 860 kg/cm²
• Modulus of elasticity: 128,000 kg/cm²
• Compressive strength (parallel): 525 kg/cm²
• Tensile strength (parallel): 930 kg/cm²
To be considered
- The color of the sapwood is very distinct.