AIFP
Canadian
Department Overview
Premium products sourced from both eastern and western Canada
Timely responses from our expert traders and fast problem solving skills
Up-to-date market insights and knowledge from our traders to assist in purchasing advice
In-house Trucking department to assist in flexible and efficient delivery options
Strong partnerships with mills and reloads for coast to coast coverage and product availability
An elite team assisting with border docs for import material and opportunity for exporting via DDP orders
Product Highlights
Spruce Pine Fir: East-West
DURABILITY
SPF wood boasts a high strength-to-weight ratio with small, sound-tight knots. It exhibits dimensional stability and excellent gluing properties. Additionally, SPF lumber takes paint easily, holds nails effectively, and meets building code requirements for fire safety, strength, and sound transmission.
VARIETY IN GRADE
Canadian SPF lumber adheres to the rules of the National Lumber Grades Authority. The most common grade is #2 SPF, used extensively in framing and dimensional lumber for home and commercial construction. Other grades include #3 SPF, stud grade lumber, economy grade, and SPF MSR (Machine Stress Rated) lumber, employed in trusses and structural engineering.
VARIETY OF USES
SPF Lumber finds widespread application in single and multi-family home construction, commercial construction, crafting and packaging, and furniture framing. Its superior strength-to-weight ratio and competitive pricing make it a popular choice for wood framing in furniture, houses, apartments, trusses, and commercial buildings. It is also well-suited for pressure treatment, making it a great choice for outdoor applications.
EAST VS WEST
Western species SPF lumber, sourced from White spruce, Engelmann spruce, Lodgepole pine, and Alpine fir trees, is available in larger sizes due to the favorable climate and log sizes. On the other hand, Eastern species SPF lumber, which comes from Black spruce, Red spruce, White spruce, Jack pine, and Balsam fir trees, grows more slowly and yields wood with exceptional strength properties.