DOUGLAS FIR CLEAR MG FINISH
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Douglas Fir Clear Lumber in Mixed Grain (MG) is a popular choice for interior exposed finish applications where virtually defect free lumber is desired. The mixed grain pattern features a beautiful cathedral grain that highlights the natural beauty of Douglas Fir. Our CMG clears are sourced from some of the highest quality Doug Fir sawmills in the Northwest US. Our lumber is kiln dried to a stable moisture content and is available in a variety of sizes and patterns to suit your project needs.
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Douglas Fir Mixed Grain (MG) Clear Finish Lumber
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Nova is dedicated to providing high quality Douglas Fir lumber to our customers from both our West coast and East coast facilities. We believe in providing the best possible customer service, high quality marketing, and we do our best to keep inventory on the ground to service our clients. Nova has a wide range of Douglas Fir products, from Select Structural Timbers to Vertical Grain and Mixed Grain Clears.
The Nova Advantage
Availability: Nova is committed to keeping an ample supply of Doug Fir inventory on the ground on both the East coast and West coast to service our customers Consistent Quality: We work only with the finest sawmills and remanufacturers in the industry - and we understand the nuances of grading and manufacturing quality in Clears Customer Service: Our salespeople are located near our customers - we help our distributors succeed by being there at every step of the sales process Technical Expertise: We offer some of the deepest technical knowledge in the industry - with our own Wood Scientist on staff, we are here to help you solve the most challenging technical issues Outstanding Marketing: We believe in fundamentally changing the way that Douglas Fir Clears have been marketed - professional photography illustrating the natural beauty of Douglas Fir is paramount to all of our success Architect & Designer Outreach: We fully support the architect and design community through our Continuing Education (CE) classes, CAD, BIM and Texture resources, Lunch & Learns, Architect Representatives, Samples & More
MG Clear Applications
Interior Beaded Ceiling, T&G Paneling, Wainscoting Exterior Soffit Exterior Porch Flooring, Interior Flooring Wide Plank Flooring Interior & Exterior Trim Boards Custom Furniture MG Clear Products 5/8x4 and 5/8x6 Edge & Center Bead (ECB) Ceiling 1x4 through 1x8 T&G Custom Patterns 1x4 through 2x12 Trim Boards S4S / S4SEE / S4SE4E Clear Finish Custom Patterns Rough Sawn Lumber 4/4, 5/4, 7/4, 8/4 x R/W Rough Full Sawn Live Edge, Full Width Boards
Technical
Grades: 85/15 R-List, C&Btr, D&Btr, DEE Grading Agency: PLIB (Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau) Grain Orientation: Mixed grain (MG) features flat sawn cathedral patterns with varying ring angles Density: 510 kg/m3 Heartwood: Orange red to reddish brown; ages significantly darker than sapwood Sapwood: Yellowish white; distributed across the board width in mixed grain cuts Radial Shrinkage: 4.5% Tangential Shrinkage: 7.3% Species: Pseudotsuga menziesii Tree Characteristics: Up to 300 ft tall with typical diameters of 3-6 ft. Widely regarded as the second tallest tree in the world behind the California Redwood. Geographic Area: Western North America Grain/Texture: Generally straight or slightly wavy, medium to coarse texture with moderate luster Durability: Douglas Fir heartwood is rated moderately durable in regard to decay Finishing: Takes stains and paints well; staining recommended to even color variation between heartwood and sapwood Douglas Fir has the highest strength to weight ratio of any wood species on the planet.
Douglas Fir Tree Size Comparison
As shown at the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon, Douglas Fir can grow to immensely large trees. Old growth Douglas Fir can reach heights of well over 300 feet tall and over 12 feet across at the base. The immense volume of added fiber from 240 to 635 years in age is a pretty clear illustration of just how much these incredible trees can grow when left to mature. The life expectancy of Douglas Fir when left on its own is 500 to 1000 years. Natural occurrences such as fire, wind, and disease can cut short the life of these truly magnificent trees. Mixed grain clear boards are generally cut from the perimeter of the log, tangential to the growth rings. The opening cuts (jacket boards) are made with a bandsaw (the headrig) and include bark and sapwood which is then edge off in subsequent cutting operations.
Douglas Fir MG Clears - High Quality, Value Focused Lumber
Mixed Grain (MG) Clear Douglas Fir lumber is a popular choice for interior exposed finish applications where customers are looking for premium virtually defect free lumber at an attractive price point. Clear MG lumber is generally cut from the outer portion of the log which produces a mix of heartwood and sapwood. The heartwood will age significantly darker than the sapwood. Many customers will whitewash the lumber in order to even out the color variation between the heartwood and sapwood.
Comparing Mixed Grain (MG) to Vertical Grain (VG) Lumber
It's important to understand the difference between Mixed Grain (MG) and Vertical Grain (VG) lumber when selecting Doug Fir clears for your project. Vertical grain lumber is also cut from the outer portion of the log, just like the MG lumber. However, VG lumber is quarter sawn so the width of the board is essentially cut radially from the center of the log. When there is sap included in the VG boards, it will be isolated to one edge of the board only. With MG Clear lumber, the sap will generally be present across the entire width of the board. This results in a more consistent color appearance within individual boards. Mixed Grain (MG) clears are often considered "paint grade" but they certainly can take a clear finish just as well. Customers also frequently stain their Douglas Fir MG clear projects in order to show the natural beauty of the wood grain while evening out the color and getting the precise final color they desire.
Douglas Fir Mixed Grain (MG) Clear - Old Growth & Second Growth
The vast majority of Douglas Fir lumber available on the market today is harvested from second growth forests. These second growth trees are typically between 50 and 100 years old when harvested. And they certainly produce a significant amount of high quality clear lumber. The ring count on second growth Douglas Fir is generally in the 4 to 8 rings per inch range. From higher quality logs, Doug Fir Clears can be produced right alongside lower value structural lumber such as 2&Btr dimension lumber and studs. When cutting old growth Douglas Fir logs, the opening cuts off the saw, also known as jacket boards, are generally fairly thin such as 4/4 or 7/4 rough - and there will usually be a significant amount of sap in these boards.