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Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Western hemlock sold together with the true firs that grow alongside it, as a single graded framing group.
Pourquoi est-ce important ?
Hem-Fir is the other large western framing group beside Douglas fir, and a substantial share of it is exported to Japan, where it is cut to Japanese post-and-beam sizes rather than North American ones.
Where it grows
Coastal Pacific Northwest and coastal British Columbia.What it is used for
Framing, millwork, plywood, Japanese post-and-beam housing.What to watch
Dries slowly and unevenly and can hold wet pockets, so kiln schedules are longer. Takes paint well.À quoi cela sert
Tous les marchés finaux →| Marché final | Ce qu'il fait là-bas | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Housebuilding | Framing and millwork | Important |