HEM FIR/WHITE FIR
Hem-Fir
White
Fir
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Hem-Fir
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Hem-Fir Kiln Dry S4S or SIS2E R/S Face (Fascia)
2x4 - 2x12 8 to 20
Hem-Fir is a
combination species, including Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), California
Red Fir (Abies magnifica), Grand Fir (Abies grandis), Noble Fir (Abies
pocera), Pacific Silver Fir (Abies amabilis), and White Fir (Abies concolor).
Western Hemlock lumber possesses characteristics which rank it among the
foremost commercial woods. The true firs found on the Pacific coast often
grow in intermingled stands with Western Hemlock. Wood of these species
is similar in appearance, has similar strength properties and takes similar
spans. Therefore, they usually are manufactured and shipped together under
identical design values as Hem-Fir. The true firs included in the Hem-Fir
grouping may be marketed and grade stamped exclusive of Western Hemlock
(Tsuga heterophylla) as "White Fir". The assigned design values
for Hem-Fir apply to this grouping.
Since Hem-Fir lumber is fine-textured, straight grained, stiff, and easily
worked, it adapts itself readily to many uses. It is particularly distinguished
by its strength, freedom from splintering, and its ease in working.
White
Fir
White Fir lumber
and lumber products have long been manufactured in substantial volumes
by mills of the Western United States. In recent years, however, the species
has grown from a relatively minor item into one of the most important
of all commercial softwoods.
White Fir is produced commercially throughout the 12 Western States. Current
estimates place the standing sawtimber inventory at 237 billion board
feet. Such a great backlog of stumpage, compared to its average annual
harvest, gives a supply-production relationship which assures an adequate
future supply. Accelerated progress in tree farming and other forest management
methods, too, means the vast present stands of immature timber and young
growth, not included in the sawlog inventory, will be ready for harvest
when needed.
White Fir lumber is one of the most versatile of woods, used for residential
and commercial building purposes and in industry as well. It is generally
known as one of the 12 Western woods and is frequently sold in mixed cars
together with an assortment of the pines and other species.
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