Western Hemlock
A readily available softwood with excellent working properties, commonly used in construction and millwork applications.
Type
Softwood
Janka Hardness
308 lbf
Very Soft
Density
21.00 lb/ft³
(272.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Various regions
Straight Grain
Fine Texture
Common
Low Cost
Appearance Characteristics
Color
Light colored heartwood with minimal color variation
Grain Pattern
Straight
Texture
Fine
Luster
Low
Related Wood Species
Baldcypress
329 lbf
Softwood
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