Western Hemlock
Durability: Non durable
Colour: Medium Brown
Sizes available: 100x50, 200x50
| Trade Name: | Western Hemlock |
| Botanical Species: | tsuga heterophylla |
| Other Names: | Alaskan Pine |
| Country of Origin: | Canada – North America |
| Air Dry Density: | 495kg/m3 |
| Durability: | Non Durable |
| Strength: | SD6 |
Seasoning:
Dries fairly easily , Stable in service when vertical grain.
Characteristics:
Heart wood is straw colour to medium brown
Working Qualities:
The timber is easily worked with both machine and hand tools & finishes excellently.
It can be glued, stained, polished and varnishes well.
Uses:
High class interior joinery, boat building, T&G Paneling, Blinds & louvers, Display screens, Mouldings, cabinet work.
Product Attributes:
Pale colour.
Straight grain.
Machines well.
Fixed widths Available
Product Limitations:
Available in 50mm thickness only.
