Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is not a true fir at all, nor a pine or spruce. It is a distinct species named after Archibald Menzies, a Scottish physician and naturalist who first discovered the tree on Vancouver Island in 1791, and David Douglas, the Scottish botanist who later identified the tree in the Pacific Northwest in 1826. It is now North America's most plentiful softwood species, although we used timber grown closer to home. | ![]() |
It has a reddish brown to yellow/orange colour with a straight grain and is characterized by exceptional strength, hardness and durability. It is not only very tough but also water resistant, which makes it useful in exposed situations where maintenance is difficult. Click here for Wood Finishes The grain is coarser than oak and hairline cracks tend to be a feature of the timber.
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Made to Measure Signs using Douglas Fir - Price includes VAT
Size | 9" 225mm |
12" 300mm |
18" 450mm |
24" 600mm |
30" 750mm |
36" 900mm |
1200mm |
6 inches 150mm |
£71D | £79E | £96F | £112 G | £128 H | ||
9inches 225mm |
£84 E | £96 F | £120 G | £144 H | £168 I | £192 I | £241J |
12 inches 300mm |
£96 F | £112 G | £144 H | £176 I | £208 I | £241 I | £305 J |
18" 450mm |
£120 G | £144 H | £192 I | £241 I | £289 J | £337 K | £434 L |
24" 600mm |
£144 H | £176 I | £241 I | £305 J | £370 K | £434 L | £563 L |
Unpainted lettering on smaller signs and memorials - includes 50 characters - thereafter £4 per 50 |
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![]() 225mm x 900mm Douglas Fir Sign with Dark Green Lettering There are quite a few options for brackets and posts - Click here for full details. |
![]() 300mm x 200mm Memorial Plaque with Unpainted Lettering & Image |
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