I will need two structures; a basic pole barn equipment shed in the next year or two, then the much larger cider barn timber frame not for another years when the apples are ready. How about Larch and Balsam Fir? Any use there? As for grade just by looking at them my hemlock appears to be lower grade than both the fir and red pine; hemlock is not quite as straight with more branches which I imagine will become knots when milled up. If you want to give us a call at I can put you in touch with one of our sales reps who would be able to discuss this with you, as the answers might be more complex and depend on a few factors and what exactly you have in mind.
Or you can email us at sales [at] vermonttimberworks [dot] com. Ash is a hardwood and would be fine to build with if one could find the trees to cut the beams from.
It is not commonly used in timber framing. I have a property in Pennsylvania where I want to build.
Ash is the predominant wood — lots of it — but many of the trees are dead or dying from the Emerald Ash Borer. Can I harvest dead ash trees for my timber beams or do I need to harvest live and dry out?
As long as the timber is sawn at a mill with a grader, it will be fine. We use NeLMA. There may be some Kentucky coffee tree would available from nearby that I can purchase. I looked up in the wood data base and it seems it strength and rot characteristics are as good as Oak.
What do you think. We are building a house in Texas Hill Country and our plans call for interior beams and exterior beams, trusses and exposed rafters. We are trying to decide between western red cedar, Douglass fir or cypress. Exterior will be structural and interior will be decorative. Would appreciate your counsel. Douglas Fir is great for the inside beams. We used it for exterior work for years, but it is prone to rotting, so weep holes need to be drilled in the mortises so they drain well and it is important to keep up with staining and painting.
Lately, we have been using Port Orford Cedar for exterior beams. Cypress is very rot resistant too, but it is harder to get. Western Red Cedar works well outside, but it is more expensive.
Your email address will not be published. By Caitlin on March 01, Detail of Douglas fr arched brace. Rough Sawn Hemlock timber with Birch Pegs extended an inch. Barn frame interior with hand hewn hemlock beams. Trusses with Hand Hewn White Oak. Glulam and Steel Foyer for a Restaurant. Bhawya Sharma says:. April 6, at am. Andrei Charpentier says:. June 7, at am.
Caitlin says:. Wendy says:. October 22, at am. Jordan says:. March 4, at am. Greg says:. April 17, at pm. Dan Crosier says:. October 24, at am. Paco says:. January 13, at pm. Hemlock is used for raised garden beds. As it dries, this lumber will check and will shrink in width. It is unsuitable for interior applications such as furnituremaking. The most commonly requested dimensions are priced in the above price list. We are able to custom saw to your specifications. Please call or email us for details.
The heartwood of eastern hemlock is pale brown with a reddish hue. The sapwood is not distinctly different in coloration, but may appear lighter. The wood is coarse and uneven in texture. It is considered to be moderately stiff, moderately low in strength, and moderately hard, with a relative hardness rating of when dry, or when green. Hemlock is widely used for timber framing, general framing, and in the manufacture of boxes, pallets, and crates.
Popularly referred to as SPF , Spruce easily falls among the top lumber species. Not only is it remarkably lightweight, but it is also easily available as well as affordable. Its lightweight gives it an edge over its competitor species, making it one of the most preferred house-walls lumber. Spruce is also applied in the construction of wooden aircraft. However, Spruce has one downside, which is its low resistance to decay. But this can be countered through treatment, or by using it indoors on functions like drywall framing.
Check out more uses of SPF here. This species has highly appealing aesthetic value, thanks to its creamy white sapwood and the light brown heartwood. It also has great dimensional stability and it is used for boxes, crates, joinery, paneling, and shelving. However, you need to be careful since Sugar Pine is very low on rot and insect resistance, and this might reduce its durability.
It also limits it to furniture and indoor construction. Thanks to its robustness, this species has remarkable durability. Most users also find its heavy grain appearance quite appealing and natural. This wood species also dries and glues quite easily, making the installation more manageable and effective.
SYP is mostly used in decking and roof trusses.
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