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Spruce-pine-fir (SPF) is a classification of lumber that can be traded on commodities exchanges. In Canada, and parts of the United States, most of the spruce tree species, pine tree species, and fir tree species share similar physical and mechanical characteristics, to the point where lumber derived from any of these species are interchangeable for construction purposes. Therefore, it makes sense to harvest and process them together, and sell them as one product. Western SPF species generally grow faster and larger, but Eastern SPF species are generally stronger.

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  • Dans l'industrie du bois, Spruce-pine-fir (ou SPF, littéralement en français « Épinette-pin-sapin ») est une catégorie de bois d’œuvre et bois tendres canadiens, de caractéristiques similaires, qui ont été regroupés pour la production et le commerce. Principalement utilisés dans des sciages dimensionnés, pour la construction de maisons et de panneaux (comme le contreplaqué et les panneaux de particules orientées), les espèces SPF ont une résistance modérée, se travaillent facilement, supportent bien la peinture, et se clouent bien. Ils sont de couleur blanche ou jaune pâle. Il y a deux sortes de bois SPF : * Eastern Canada (Saskatchewan et Est du Canada), comprenant les bois issus de l'épinette rouge, l'épinette noire, le pin gris et le sapin baumier ; * Western Canada (Colombie britannique et Alberta), comprenant des bois issus de l'épinette blanche, l'épinette d'Engelmann, le pin tordu et le sapin subalpin. L'intérieur des forêts de pins tordus de Colombie-Britannique souffre couramment d'une infestation massive de Dendroctonus ponderosae.[non pertinent] Western SPF est l'espèce livrable primaire du contrat bois du Chicago Mercantile Exchange.[C'est-à-dire ?] (fr)
  • Spruce-pine-fir (SPF) is a classification of lumber that can be traded on commodities exchanges. In Canada, and parts of the United States, most of the spruce tree species, pine tree species, and fir tree species share similar physical and mechanical characteristics, to the point where lumber derived from any of these species are interchangeable for construction purposes. Therefore, it makes sense to harvest and process them together, and sell them as one product. On some exchanges, there are different prices for Eastern and Western SPF varieties, and the price of Eastern SPF is generally higher than the price of Western SPF. When both types are sold together, the term Composite SPF is used. There is also utility-grade SPF, which is the lowest and cheapest grade. Western SPF species generally grow faster and larger, but Eastern SPF species are generally stronger. (en)
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  • Spruce-pine-fir (SPF) is a classification of lumber that can be traded on commodities exchanges. In Canada, and parts of the United States, most of the spruce tree species, pine tree species, and fir tree species share similar physical and mechanical characteristics, to the point where lumber derived from any of these species are interchangeable for construction purposes. Therefore, it makes sense to harvest and process them together, and sell them as one product. Western SPF species generally grow faster and larger, but Eastern SPF species are generally stronger. (en)
  • Dans l'industrie du bois, Spruce-pine-fir (ou SPF, littéralement en français « Épinette-pin-sapin ») est une catégorie de bois d’œuvre et bois tendres canadiens, de caractéristiques similaires, qui ont été regroupés pour la production et le commerce. * Eastern Canada (Saskatchewan et Est du Canada), comprenant les bois issus de l'épinette rouge, l'épinette noire, le pin gris et le sapin baumier ; * Western Canada (Colombie britannique et Alberta), comprenant des bois issus de l'épinette blanche, l'épinette d'Engelmann, le pin tordu et le sapin subalpin. (fr)
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  • Spruce-pine-fir (fr)
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