Hemlock lumber

Designed to Last, Styles For Any Budget. Get the Flooring You Want Today! Builders can also use it for framing and related activities because it is sturdy and not prone to warping or twisting.

Today hemlock lumber from Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia (where the species represents percent of the mature coastal forest) feeds home construction and millwork manufacturers. Expect prices to be moderate for a domestic softwood. Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is reported by the IUCN as being near threatened. Western hemlock is moderately light in weight and moderate in strength.

It has moderately large shrinkage, about the same as Douglas-fir. Green hemlock lumber contains considerably more water than Douglas-fir, and requires longer kiln drying time. Prices shown are retail prices.

I would rather use hemlock than anything else I have. I have used it green and have some that has been kicking around for 2-years and have no problems with it. Is hemlock a good outdoor wood?

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Along with its strength and stability, the nature of the wood allows it to glue, stain and finish beautifully. The tight grain pattern and even density make it a excellent choice for milling. The conspicuous growth rings can exhibit interesting grain patterns on flatsawn surfaces. Generally straight grain, with a coarse, uneven texture.

Featuring only the finest grade, you can achieve a rustic or natural wood look very easily. It is much stronger and harder than pine. S4S boards can increase the value of your home or business estate and are an inexpensive way to add character and flair to any home.

GHENT WOOD PRODUCTS. I tolerate a bit of shake in posts, but none in beams. The color varies from creamy white to pale gold. We stock this as S4S square edge boards in all 1x widths. A home craftsman might also acquire some hemlock lumber for projects ranging from making small boxes to building a rustic.

Fine uniform texture and vertical grain pattern, easily obtains a rich finish. Dimensional lumber is ideal for a wide range of structural and nonstructural applications including framing of houses, barns, sheds and commercial construction. The heartwood is generally buff to light brown in colour and the sapwood slightly paler. Texture and qualities. The grain ranges from wide to average and the wood is moderately light and hard.

Also Great for raised garden beds. All timbers are stocked rough sawn. We can dress all our timbers on all four sides. Click here to edit title. No Down Payment, No Interest.

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