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Botanical name:
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Growth area:
Canada: Province of British Columbia;
America: The states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
Quality:
Dekker Hout imports the Oregon Pine both as
full-length (No. 2 Clear and Better) and in flawless cut blocks.
Colour of heartwood:
Brown yellow to red brown
Colour of sapwood: Yellow white +/- 50 mm wide rims
Mass density:
500-600 kg/m3 16% m/m
Grain:
Rather straight-grained
Fissure:
Hardly ever occurs when dried properly.
Warping:
Carefully dried Oregon Pine does not often
tend to warp.
Knots:
Small and large knots may occur. Whether or not
the part can be used must be assessed during production. Around the knots
extensive slope of grain occurs, which may cause warping.
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Bio-substances:
Resin-rich wood species
Mould and insects:
Virtually not applicable.
Durability grade:
3 - medium durable, wall panelling
KVT'95 grade B.
Gluing:
The presence of resin may lead to problems
with glue bonding. Applying Oregon Pine in glued form (with PVAC glues) is no
longer allowed. Finger-jointing is excellent.
Machining:
Can be machined with HS or hard-metal tools
when equipped with turning
blades. Easy to saw, shave, profile and drill. Sanding belts are quickly
contaminated with resin.
KVT:
KOMO certified: - solid - finger-jointed Preserving: yes Paint systems: Solvent-based paint allowed. Finishing: - transparent - opaque Hardness: Medium hard
Dekker range:
Both raw wood in various sizes and
finger-jointed with KOMO/GIP guarantee, see Elephant range.
General applications:
Front wall panelling, stairs,
plinths, frames, wall panelling, yacht
construction, garden furniture etc.
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North America 
