Quote Originally Posted by Lisa Starr View Post
Jim - our home was built in 1838 on what was the frontier at the time. Strangely, (I think) the interior walls were framed with these rough sawn DF planks on flat. We re-framed with 2x4 for modern conveniences like electrical outlets. I saved the DF. Most are 14-16 wide, 2 or 2-1/2" thick around 9' long.
Douglas Fir in Pennsylvania? My understanding is that the native range of Doug Fir is in the Rockies and west. I've seen pictures of Southern Yellow Pine, and it looks a lot like Doug Fir to me.