Harry Goodwin & Sons Ltd Timber Merchants

Clear Softwoods

Western Red Cedar
Origin: North America
Appearance Sapwood: White
Heartwood: Dark chocolate brown to salmon pink
Grain: Typically straight and even
Texture: Coarse
Durability: Durable
Average Weight: 390kg/m3
Certification Availability: FSC 100%, SFI & CSA

Douglas Fir
Origin: Canada and North America
Appearance Sapwood: White to pale yellow or reddish-white
Heartwood: Yellow to reddish brown
Grain: Straight and even
Texture: Medium
Durability: Moderately durable
Average Weight: 530kg/m3
Certification Availability: FSC Mixed Sources & SFI

Hemlock
Origin: North America
Appearance Sapwood: Buff to light brown
Heartwood: Buff to light brown
Grain: Uneven
Texture: Medium to coarse
Durability: Moderately durable
Average Weight: 500kg/m3
Certification Availability: FSC 100% & SFI

Southern Yellow Pine
Origin: North America
Appearance Sapwood: Whitish
Heartwood: Pale yellow to reddish brown
Grain: Straight
Texture: Medium to fairly coarse
Durability: Non-durable
Average Weight: 390kg/m3