Hemlock Barn Siding

Eastern hemlock does have a tendency to peel and split as it dries which while not compromising its strength can be visually unappealing.

Hemlock barn siding.

Our barn door kits are diy projects that bring affordable on trend design to any home. There is nothing like it in the high country. Hemlock is still used today for siding horse barns interior wall paneling and many other products. Over the years weathering has caused the grain to become very pronounced softer portions have weathered more but after 160 years it is still strong and stable.

The fireplace is extraordinary. In the early 1900 s western hemlock was one of the primary bevel sidings installed nationwide. I have used hemlock for siding and red pine too. It has weathered to a very dark gray with noticeably lighter wood showing under the eaves.

This item cannot be shipped via ups fedex usps. Other common uses include floor joists barn and shed siding decking and raised bed gardens. Tidewater lumber also sells hemlock timbers and beams for log cabins and post and beam buildings. Hemlock barn is a venue rental and does not handle event coordinations.

Hemlock can be stained to achieve any color for siding and the knots don t bleed sap like white pine does. My barn in northern ny was built in 1848 and is sided with hemlock board and bat. Z bar ash gray finished composite interior sliding barn door slab with hardware kit masonite barn doors instantly transform a masonite barn doors instantly transform a room adding functionality and character to any space. Hb is spectacular and the true mortise and tenon craftsmanship is impeccable.

When properly finished and maintained western hemlock is an ideal choice as a bevel siding. 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 and cost effective alternative. When a barn goes it s usually the roof that starts the problem. There are plenty of 100 year old barns.