Western hemlock
Western hemlock features a fine texture and a straight, uniform grain. This species is seasoned uniformly in dry kilns to improve its strength and stiffness, and to enhance its resistance to decay and insect attack. It offers a wide array of applications, ranging from mouldings and interior woodworking to general construction, roof decking and plywood. This wood species is primarily known for its even grain, which offers excellent machining properties.
Features
- Good strength-to-weight ratio
- Excellent machining properties
- Good sanding, staining and painting properties
- Glues satisfactorily
- Turns, planes and shapes well
- Moderate nail- and screw-holding ability
- Polishes beautifully
Examples of stains of Western hemlock
Normal
No finish
Teak dead
Matt
Walnut PU
Gloss
Venge PU
Gloss
Images are only for reference; actual results may vary.
Most Canadian wood species can be used in their original light colour or stained darker colours to mimic hardwoods.
Popular applications
