Hickory Circle Construction uses locally milled, hard woods primarily building with Douglas Fir, Oak, Hickory, Cedar, and Pine species. Deciding on which wood is best for your project is one of the first choices you should make. The timber you choose can affect pricing, dimensions, and other structure and engineering characteristics . Douglas Fir Douglas Fir is an excellent choice for timber framing because it offers a beautiful, red to yellow natural grain, as well as providing structural strength. It is one of the most abundant woods, making it a common material in timber frame projects. Oak Oak tends to be one of the more expensive hardwood timber options. Across the board Oak timber is considered a beautiful, study softwood. Choosing Oak for your timber framing offers you the choice of White, Red, or Mixed Oak timber. White oak is weather resistant making it a great option for outdoor use, while red offers a warmer tone and is commonly seen indoors. Mixed Oak is