|
Southeast Alaska has
a variety of species of wood products. The most dominant specie within
this region is Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla). This species has a
variety of characteristics that allow it to be one of the most commonly accepted
wood products used today by any business. For example,
Western Hemlock's strength-to-weight ratio lends itself well for structural building
products.
In the Milling and woodwork business, hemlock's receptiveness to stain, paint,
and varnish bode well for producing attractive window and
door products.
STC's diverse hemlock
sorting allow various markets to access products designed to yield specific
lumber products manufactured for different uses. Each sort has
specifications designed to meet certain requirements for optimal lumber output.
This is why STC emphasizes quality control as an essential component for
producing products of high quality standards.
STC has 11 different sorts for Western Hemlock. Each
sort has its own set of criteria, definitions, and sample pictures to illustrate
each product. To learn more, click on the product names to the left.
Click
Specs version 2005.2
to view the current specs in PDF format
|
