Save our Hemlocks

Save our hemlocks is a blog dedicated to the North American hemlock tree species. We focus on conservation efforts, protection from the wooly adelgid, landscaping, and uses in industry. So basically anything related to this tree species can be found her

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Site Owner: saveourhemlocks
URL: http://www.saveourhemlocks.net
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Category: Gardening
Member Since: 2011-10-08
Country: United States

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Latest posts ' Save our Hemlocks'

The Hemlock SaunaCanadian hemlocks have long been known to be the best choice for the interior of a sauna room or infra red sauna. The alternative to hemlock , is red cedar which has a bolder finish and a more aromatic presence inside the sauna. However many people have allergies to the natural cedar oils and find [...]...

Posted on 12-10-2011

Hemlock vs. Red CedarHemlock and Red Cedar have many uses, with similar pluses and minus’s do to consistancy and other factors. In this discussion, we will go over the positives and negatives of using Hemlock for a sauna. Choosing the right wood for your sauna is very important, as building one is a very rewarding project which [...]...

Posted on 19-02-2011

Hemlock LumberCommonly used hemlock species for use as lumber are West Coast hemlock, Pacific hemlock, British Columbia hemlock, hemlock spruce, and western hemlock fir. Hemlock has a great reputation for excellence in form and function for doors, windows, mouldings, cabinets, saunas and spas. The kiln or air dried wood is very stable and does not twist or [...]...

Posted on 14-10-2010

Hemlock BasicsTsuga is a part of the Pinaceae family and the genus of conifers. The name originated from the smell of its crushed leaves , which smells very similar to that of poison hemlock, however the Tsuga species are not poisonous. Hemlocks have long been used for there pulp to make paper, interior of saunas and infrared saunas [...]...

Posted on 09-09-2009

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