Product Overview:
Part of a larger group of tree species known as softwoods, in the wood industry. Spruce-Pine-Fir refers to Canadian woods of similar characteristics that have been grouped for production and marketing. Mainly used to make dimensional lumber for home building and panels (such as Plywood and Oriented Strand Board [OSB] ), the SPF species have moderate strength, work easily, take paint readily, and hold nails well. They are White to Pale Yellow in color.
Manufacturer Overview:
Alberta, Canada-based Millar Western operates a bleached chemical-Thermo-mechanical pulp (BCTMP) mill in Whitecourt supplied with fibre sourced from sustainably managed forests located close to the mill operations. the head office is in Edmonton.
Product Usage:
It can be used it to make Frames, General millwork, Boxes and Crates, and Housing Construction Frames.
Tips:
The SPF lumber is a combination of Canadian Spruces, Pines, and Firs growing in different regions of the country. All yield high-grade timber with relatively small, sound-tight knots. SPF is easily worked, glues well is average in paint holding ability, and takes nails and screws satisfactorily. It is not very durable and is difficult to penetrate with preservatives.