Western Hemlock Clapboard Siding

Primed and topcoated primetech 650.

Western hemlock clapboard siding.

Custom color primed primetech 220. With today s scarcity of supply especially in finger jointed western red cedar bevel solid and oil primed c and better western hemlock is a beautiful. The smooth side provides an excellent surface for painting and the rough side accepts stain exceptionally well. Classic vg siding all vertical grain hemlock.

Hemlock is a great alternative to pine or cedar as it does not contain extractives and is therefore not prone to bleeding. In the early 1900 s western hemlock was one of the primary bevel sidings installed nationwide. Western red cedar bevel siding clapboard is the most widely used siding type throughout new england and beyond. At boston cedar we stock the highest quality grade.

Patrick lumber hemlock bevel pattern siding. The architect originally specified cedar clapboard siding. However the real thing like clapboard siding has been around for an extremely long time. Please note that all prices listed include western hemlock clapboard siding and an architectural asphalt roof with options available.

Available in any color. Coastal forest products is proud to introduce a complete program of kiln dried western hemlock products from patrick lumber company. Founded in 1915 patrick lumber has a reputation for providing superior service and high quality products for the last 100 years. Quartersawn clapboard siding kiln dried spruce or hemlock.

It is manufactured by re sawing the cedar lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other. Spruce or pine square feet. I like the looks of hemlock board batten siding when it s fresh sawn the honey orange color. Reversible use rough or smooth side.

We offer minor design changes and you may choose siding and roofing options. 6 vg clear vg seconds vg rustic. Clapboard is milled in a variety of clear and knotty grades. Our hemlock bevel siding is old growth western hemlock and is all c btr vertical grain.

But as far as this old house general contractor tom silva is concerned western red cedar is still the best choice for the money. Prime to be oil based. 5 1 2 vg clear vg seconds. Today clapboard siding comes in a variety of woods widths and lengths as well as in such man made materials as fiber cement.

When properly finished and maintained western hemlock is an ideal choice as a bevel siding. We can provide engineer stamped drawings at an additional cost if your building officials require them. My contractor has noted that pre primed hemlock is being used a bit up there. Solid bevel siding no finger joints.