Softwood (SPF) Lumber
Quality… to build on
Why Eastern Spruce, Pine and Fir (SPF)?Eastern Spruce, Pine and Fir (SPF) has been the choice of builders for many years. As the first choice for framing material, softwood lumber is dependable, cost-effective and offers a superior strength-to-weight ratio. Kiln drying helps to ensure a consistent product time after time.
The Benefits of Eastern Spruce, Pine and Fir (SPF)- Smaller, tighter knot size
- Slower growth species promotes tighter wood grain for better strength, value and dimensional stability
- Preferred species for its workability in construction applications
Why Our Eastern Spruce, Pine and Fir (SPF)?We currently operate six manufacturing facilities in Eastern Canada that provides easy access to the Eastern U.S.; shipments by truck and rail in North America and by ocean to many export markets.
- NLGA standards and inspected by the Maritime Lumber Bureau (MLB)
- Capability to heat treat products.
- Our Eastern Spruce, Pine and Fir (SPF) are SFI certified.
What We Offer.
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Kiln Drying
 Irving Eastern Spruce, Pine and Fir (SPF) is dried to a moisture content (MC) of 19% or less for all grades. We dry all grades together from the sawmill in mill run rough form and sort grades after drying in the planer mill. 100% of our products conform to the Maritime Lumber Bureau Standards and the Nelma Heat Treatment (HT) Specifications.
| Planing
 The spruce division has a planning facility at each sawmill site. Using the most modern technology, such as automatic grading stations equipped with color cameras and laser technology for consistent grading accuracy. Dressing construction lumber provides a uniform thickness and width for ease of use.
| Softwood Grades
 For generations, Irving lumber has been a proud symbol of quality and service. Learn more about our range of grades.
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