Softwoods
Softwoods offer good durability, strength, and longevity whilst some softwoods are also very affordable when compared to hardwood.

Douglas Fir
A moderately durable, hard softwood with minor moisture movement. Mainly sourced from british woodlands Douglas Fir remains to be a popular choice for heavy duty framing, groundworks, cladding and landscaping.
Western Red Cedar
Highly durable, lightweight, and possesses natural preservatives that provide the ultimate resistance to fungus and insect attack. A fantastic choice when it comes to cladding.
Larch
Slightly durable, inexpensive and light in colour. Larch is fairly resistant to moisture movement and possesses good strength capabilities.