Hemlock Bark Siding

During the last century the bark of hemlock was sometimes worth more than the wood.

Hemlock bark siding. Properties and uses edit like many other types of mulch barkdust is used in gardening and landscaping for its properties in affecting soil ph in regulating the temperature of the underlying soil and preventing water loss and erosion. Dark streaks are often found in the lumber. Red brown seasonal variation applies from dark to light. Hemlock is a great way to update your rooms and highlight the special care that has gone into your property.

You will love the way it looks in your yard. Hemlock is most poisonous during the early stages of growth in the spring but it is dangerous at. Overview information hemlock is a very poisonous plant. Hides and skins infused with a tannic acid solution become soft and strong.

Coastal forest products is proud to introduce a complete program of kiln dried western hemlock products from patrick lumber company. S4s boards can increase the value of your home or business estate and are an inexpensive way to add character and flair to any home. The leather tanning and fur processing industries demanded hemlock bark for its high tannic acid content. After hand peeling we use our proprietary kiln technology to dry the bark then laser straight line and square each piece resulting in unmatched quality.

It has moderately large shrinkage about the same as douglas fir. Fibers in the hemlock bark are soft therefore they don t usually stick in your fingers when handling the material. Founded in 1915 patrick lumber has a reputation for providing superior service and high quality products for the last 100 years. Western hemlock is moderately light in weight and moderate in strength.

Together patrick lumber and coastal strive to always exceed our customers expectations. It is moderate in its hardness stiffness and shock resistance. Our high grading standards for backwoods bark have resulted in the only independent laboratory tested and professionally engineered product of its kind on the market today. Patrick lumber hemlock bevel pattern siding.

Hemlock bark has a high concentration of tannins which seem to have some pest repellent aspects and mulch made of the wood is attractive and useful in the garden. These are caused by hemlock bark maggots and generally do not reduce strength. In fact all parts of the plant are toxic. The hemlock tree is a majestic conifer with fine needled foliage and a graceful form.

This is the bark siding product of choice for those who want to enjoy a 100 maintenance free home exterior for generations to come.