I am seriously considering Douglas fir as an alternative to spruce. ++++++++++++++++
Hey Darren, you have a better alternate right there - hoop pine lumber and ply - same selection criteria. I have made a careful study of the known alternatives and hoop pine is no compromise at all - good stuff. If it were not for an equally good substitute in South Africa, I would have imported hoop pine for my current project. Take care Steve J
