Softwood

Oregon

Name: Hout‑Bois van Steenberge
Address: Steenweg op Aalst 27, Zottegem, East Flanders, 9620, Belgium
Telephone: +32 9 360 00 24
Price range: $

Oregon — internationally recognised as Oregon Pine or North American Douglas Fir — is a slow‑grown softwood originating from the west coast of North America. Its exceptionally fine growth rings, high density and outstanding dimensional stability make it a premium choice for both structural and aesthetic applications.

Delivery subject to stock availability.
Free pick up in our warehouse at Zottegem.
Shipping within Europe possible.

Available dimensions and thickness
- Thickness: 31, 65, 80 mm
- Widths: 150 – 155 – 180 – 230 mm
- Lengths: 2045 to 10,000 mm
  Other dimensions available on request.
Qualities
- Origin: West Coast of North America (Oregon, Washington & Canada: British Columbia)
- Growth characteristics: Very fine, uniform growth rings typical of slow‑grown trees from the North American climate
- Stability: Exceptional dimensional stability with minimal deformation
- Colour: Light yellow to warm reddish‑brown with a homogeneous, refined grain pattern
- Strength-to-weight ratio: High — ideal for load‑bearing construction elements
- Workability: Excellent workability, suitable for precision work and high‑end visible applications
Applications
- High-end joinery: Windows, doors, frames, staircases, furniture.
- Exposed structural applications: Load‑bearing trusses, exposed beam structures, architectural design elements.
- Interior applications: Flooring, wall and ceiling cladding, veneer.
- Structural applications: Glulam (laminated beams), engineered load‑bearing components.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name:Pseudotsuga menziesii
- Regions of origin: Oregon, Washington, British Columbia
- Density: 480–580 kg/m³
- Structure: Fine grain with narrow to very narrow growth rings
- Colour: Yellow to reddish‑brown
- Strength: High strength‑to‑weight ratio
- Stability: Highly dimensionally stable; low shrinkage and swelling
- Workability: Excellent for sawing, planing, bonding and finishing