Physical properties for Hemlock & Balsam are similar. The wood is moderately hard and strong with high bending strength, shear strength and stiffness. It is slightly resistant to decay and very easy to treat. Pacific Coast Hemlock dries slowly, contains no pitch or resins, holds its shape well during the process, and exhibits little tendency to check. It machines well, sands smoothly, glues easily, and has high nail and screw holding ability. Its painting and staining characteristics are very good.
Physical Properties
Density (air dry average): 480 kg/cubic meters
Specific gravity (oven dry average): 0.47
Modulus of elasticity: 12 300 MPa
Modulus of rupture: 81.1 MPa