Hemlock Bark Siding

Overview information hemlock is a very poisonous plant.

Hemlock bark siding. Western hemlock is moderately light in weight and moderate in strength. You will love the way it looks in your yard. 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. Red brown seasonal variation applies from dark to light.

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. Patrick lumber hemlock bevel pattern siding. 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. Fibers in the hemlock bark are soft therefore they don t usually stick in your fingers when handling the material.

Dark streaks are often found in the lumber. Together patrick lumber and coastal strive to always exceed our customers expectations. The hemlock tree is a majestic conifer with fine needled foliage and a graceful form. The leather tanning and fur processing industries demanded hemlock bark for its high tannic acid content.

Founded in 1915 patrick lumber has a reputation for providing superior service and high quality products for the last 100 years. There are some concerns however regarding the safety of the mulch in the landscape but most of this is due to a mistaken identity. These are caused by hemlock bark maggots and generally do not reduce strength. During the last century the bark of hemlock was sometimes worth more than the wood.

Hides and skins infused with a tannic acid solution become soft and strong. 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. Hemlock is a great way to update your rooms and highlight the special care that has gone into your property. 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.

Coastal forest products is proud to introduce a complete program of kiln dried western hemlock products from patrick lumber company. It has moderately large shrinkage about the same as douglas fir. Hemlock is most poisonous during the early stages of growth in the spring but it is dangerous at. In fact all parts of the plant are toxic.

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