Western Hemlock Siding

In the early 1900 s western hemlock was one of the primary bevel sidings installed nationwide.

Western hemlock siding.

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. 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.

Prices shown are retail prices. Western hemlock is a dignified tree. Hemlock can be stained to achieve any color for siding and the knots don t bleed sap like white pine does. The smooth side provides an excellent surface for painting and the rough side accepts stain exceptionally well.

Yet in its beauty this tree ranks ahead of all other conifers. Grows from southern alaska down to just south of san francisco and from the west coast all the way into montana. Tidewater lumber also sells hemlock timbers and beams for log cabins and post and beam buildings. Western hemlock characteristics are similar to white fir.

It accepts paints stains and clear finishes with excellent results. Trees 100 years old can be 150 tall with a 24 diameter. Our hemlock bevel siding is old growth western hemlock and is all c btr vertical grain. Ideal for many exterior and interior applications.

Basic lumber supplier of quality native pine and hemlock lumber since 1975 prices effective 4 16 20 all pricing is for eeastern white pine add 25 for hemlock. Founded in 1915 patrick lumber has a reputation for providing superior service and high quality products for the last 100 years. For wholesale pricing contact us directly by phone fax or email. Growing to greater size than its eastern relative which only becomes 80 tall and 36 in diameter in 250 years western hemlock represents one of the lumber industry s few remaining sources of large clear timber.

The species is also the state tree of washington. Western hemlock is the largest of the hemlocks and is one of the most valuable sources of exportable lumber for canada. When compared to eastern hemlock tsuga canadensis western hemlock generally has narrower growth rings though both species can have tightly spaced growth rings. When properly finished and maintained western hemlock is an ideal choice as a bevel siding.

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