Hemlock Wood Advantages: Pros And Cons


The Hemlock wood is also known as the Western Hemlock and is one of the members of the pine family and this wood is extremely light weighted. The Hemlock Wood is also used in decorating the parks and the gardens. North America is the prime distributor of the Hemlock Wood throughout the world.

Pros And Cons Of The Hemlock Wood

Advantages/Pros

Here are some of the advantages of using the Hemlock Wood:
  1. Appearance: The Hemlock Wood is usually available in the reddish-brown color and sometimes it also contains the dark streaks that are caused by the maggots. The wood grain of the hemlock wood is naturally straight and this wood is also having the uneven texture.
  2. Easy To Finish: The Hemlock Wood can be finished easily and the Hemlock Wood is having the smooth texture and that is why it can be coated with the paint or the stain easily
  3. Hardness: The Hemlock Wood is moderately hard and that is why it is used in subflooring, boxes, pallets, roofing, and the framing purpose as well.

Cons

  1. Insect And The Decay Resistance: The Hemlock Wood is not an insect and the decay resistance and that is why it cannot be used in the humid areas.
  2. Refinished And Sanded: Itcannot be refinished and sanded so easily as this can cause the deep dips on the Hemlock Wood item.
  3. Hazardous Chemicals: During the manufacturing process, the Hemlock Wood emits some hazardous chemicals that cause skin allergies and breathing problems in human.
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