01-28-2009, 08:53 AM
I have gotten the impression that only fir or pine lumber is permitted by code for construction but I don't know where it is spelled out. If this is true is it because store bought lumber can be shown to be officially treated against termites? I had a fire come through my property a few years ago and there are still a few dead Ohia trees standing and laying about. It would not be impossible to get a portable mill and make some lumber out of them. Granted, I understand that douglas fir is truly an excellent building material if you discount rot and termites so I understand I am not going to get better quality material. I could get cheaper (almost free?) material that has a lot of character.