WoodwoodSoftwood
Hemlock (Western)
Straight-grained structural softwood used for framing, sheathing and interior joinery. Works cleanly but has no natural decay resistance, so it belongs where it will stay dry.
Properties
- Family
- Wood
- Category
- wood
- Species
- Tsuga heterophylla
- Density
- 0.47 g/cm³ · 470 kg/m³
Applicationswhere hemlock (western) is normally specified
FramingSheathingInterior joineryGeneral construction
Practical notes
- Density is for air-dried stock at about 12% moisture content
- Not suitable for ground contact or exposed outdoor use