Hemlock is another native species of North America and there are many types of it. We deal with the best hemlock available in the world and that is Coastal /western hemlock. It has a unique characteristic of turning orange if put in a mild sunlight even for a few days and it can turn walnut brown in color in shaded areas. This species is world famous and well known to doors and window manufacturers due to it smoothness, workability and of course durability.
Other Common Names: West Coast hemlock, Pacific hemlock, British Columbia
hemlock, hemlock–spruce, and western hemlock–fir. In doors, windows, staircases,
louvered cabinets, mouldings, spindles and paneling, hemlock has a reputation for
excellence in form and function. The kiln or air-dried wood is very stable with little
tendency to cup, check or twist.. It yields clean straight edges and accurate contours
to either machine or hand tools. This combination of stability and smoothness has
also made Hemlock a favorite wood for the construction of saunas. The overall
uniformity of coloring from heartwood to sapwood, from light honey to a rich golden
tan, and the wood's excellent gluing properties make it ideally suited to finger
jointing, edge veneering and laminating. Whether used extensively or in small decorative elements.,
Hemlock complements virtually any architectural style or design scheme.
The heartwood and sapwood of western hemlock are almost white with a purplish tinge. The sapwood,
which is sometimes lighter in color, is generally not more than 1 inch thick. The wood often contains
small, sound, black knots that are usually tight and stay in place. Dark streaks are often found in the
lumber; these are caused by hemlock bark maggots and generally do not reduce strength. Western
hemlock is moderately light in weight and moderate in strength. It is moderate in its hardness, stiffness,
and shock resistance. It has moderately large shrinkage, about the same as Douglas-fir. Green hemlock
lumber contains considerably more water than Douglas-fir, and requires longer kiln drying time. Trees
may contain wet wood and/or have ring shake. The wood is intermediate in nail holding ability and has a
tendency to split when nailed. It is satisfactory with respect to being glued and in taking stains, polish,
varnish and paint. it is priced for door, window, staircase and trim manufacturing. Architectural milling is
also one of the main uses. It grows along the Pacific coast of Oregon and Washington and in the
northern Rocky Mountains north to Canada and Alaska. Appearance is almost identical to amabilis fir. It
has a fine straight grain with little difference between heartwood and sapwood, which is uniform in
color, ranging from creamy white to light gold. Photo: above left: This entry table is made out of
Hemlock.
Hemlock Interior Paneling : Manufactured for either tongue-and-groove or lapped applications.
From these two basic types , we develop a number of paneling profiles by varying the surface
design to complement any style or period of architecture or interior design. Call us and find out
more about this rare specie.
Gill Timbers International Limited is exporting timber logs of every size and grade of Western Hemlock Timber from USA and Western Hemlock Logs from Canada. We are exporting every grade and size of Western Hemlock Lumber from Canada and also Western Hemlock Lumber from USA ports.
We are currently exporting , supplying Teak Logs, Radiata Pine Logs, Syp Logs and Oak Logs to China, India, Middle East and Indonesia. Agents, brokers and buyers may contact us.
We are doing shiploads and container supplies of Pine logs of various species from US port, New Zealand, South America and Canada. Agents, brokers and buyers may contact us.
Gill Timbers International Limited
2339, Imperial Street, Abbotsford, BC, Canada.V2T2L9