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White Fir
PropertyWhite Fir
Abies concolor
TypeSoftwood
Cost$ · Budget
Hardness480 lbf
WorkabilityGood
Seasonal movementSmall
Outdoor-friendlyNo
OriginDomestic (Western US)
Commonly builtFraming lumber, Crates, Utility shelving
OverviewA pale, odorless, lightweight construction softwood, often bundled as 'white woods' or 'SPF.' Inexpensive and easy to handle, but weak and decay-prone, strictly indoor utility.