Hemlock
Botanical Name
Overview
FAS, FAS/FAS IF, No.1 Common, No.2 Common.
Construction, furniture, flooring, architectural interiors, internal joinery, stairs and mouldings, doors, kitchen cabinets, panelling and coffins
Certification
FSC
FSC CW
Origin
North America
Distribution
Physical Structure
Properties Heavy and hard with medium bending range and stiffness and high crushing strength. Very good for steam bending
Durability
Rated non-resistant to heartwood decay, moderately easy to treat with preservatives
Drying
Dries slowly with a tendency to warp and split, particularly on end grain
Moisture Content
8 – 10% (+/-2%)
Working Qualities
Machines well, nailing and screwing is good although pre-boring is recommended and can be stained and polished to a very good finish. Performs best when dried slowly, reducing opportunity for de-grade such as splits and warp. High shrinkage and susceptible to movement in performance under variable moisture conditions
Storage Advice
Under cover
Purchasing Cycle
12 month
