Western hemlock is milled into many different products and is favored by craftsmen for the high quality of its finish lumber. Clear lumber milled from hemlock is fine textured, straight-grained, free of pitch and it splinters less than other softwood clears. These characteristics make it an excellent wood for molding, millwork and a large variety of interior paneling products.

The characteristics of hemlock make it an excellent choice for interior finish materials.

• It is a kiln-dried product with excellent stability. Warp, cup, and twist is minimal when properly conditioned and acclimated.
• Hemlock contains no pitch.
• Resistant to splitting and splintering.

• It is strong, stiff, fine textured and straight-grained.
• Hemlock finish is easy to cut, rip, mill and sand. It is highly workable.
• Naturally light in color, hemlock is easy to paint, stain and finish.
• Your choice of vertical-grain or mixed-grain products.