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Canadian Softwood Plywood (CSP/SPF)
Western Hemlock
Habitat:
Western hemlock usually grows with many different tree species. Occasionally,
it develops in pure groups of trees after a wind has blown many trees
over. Its shallow rooting system makes it susceptible to being blown
over by wind as well as being damaged by fire.
Western hemlock tolerates shade and grows abundantly underneath mature
trees, where it provides an important source of food for deer and elk.
Uses of Western Hemlock:
The wood has an even grain and resists scraping, which makes it easy to machine. It is widely used for doors, windows, parts of staircases, ladders and other architectural millwork items.
| Plywood Manufacturing Standard CSA O151 | |
| Faces and Backs | Inner Plies |
| Western Hemlock True Fir Sitka Spruce Western Larch Lodgepole Pine |
Douglas Fir Western Hemlock True Fir Sitka Spruce Western White Spruce Western Larch Western White Pine Lodgepole Pine Trembling Aspen Balsam Poplar |