Western Hemlock Siding

Hemlock is still used today for siding horse barns interior wall paneling and many other products.

Western hemlock siding.

When properly finished and maintained western hemlock is an ideal choice as a bevel siding. Our hemlock bevel siding is old growth western hemlock and is all c btr vertical grain. Tidewater lumber also sells hemlock timbers and beams for log cabins and post and beam buildings. It is an established softwood specie that provides a beautiful pale color with a uniform attractive grain pattern.

The smooth side provides an excellent surface for painting and the rough side accepts stain exceptionally well. Western hemlock is a dignified tree. Western hemlock the softwood that s not just for framing anymore. Western hemlock is the single most plentiful tree specie in the upper western united states and coastal regions of british columbia canada.

Patrick lumber hemlock bevel pattern siding coastal forest products is proud to introduce a complete program of kiln dried western hemlock products from patrick lumber company. Thriving in the deep damp forests of the pacific northwest western hemlock rivals douglas fir as preferred construction lumber. For wholesale pricing contact us directly by phone fax or email. When compared to eastern hemlock tsuga canadensis western hemlock generally has narrower growth rings though both species can have tightly spaced growth rings.

Western hemlock characteristics are similar to white fir. Trees 100 years old can be 150 tall with a 24 diameter. It accepts paints stains and clear finishes with excellent results. In the early 1900 s western hemlock was one of the primary bevel sidings installed nationwide.

Ideal for many exterior and interior applications. Western hemlock is the largest of the hemlocks and is one of the most valuable sources of exportable lumber for canada. Grows from southern alaska down to just south of san francisco and from the west coast all the way into montana. Western hemlock is also resin free.

Hemlock is a great alternative to pine or cedar as it does not contain extractives and is therefore not prone to bleeding. Hemlock can be stained to achieve any color for siding and the knots don t bleed sap like white pine does. The species is also the state tree of washington. Prices shown are retail prices.

Founded in 1915 patrick lumber has a reputation for providing superior service and high quality products for the last 100 years.