Coast Forest: Products - Windows & Doors

Hemlock is the hardest ofsoftwoods, known for its tightgrain

Windows are a key feature in defining the architectural character of a home, so what they’re made of deserves careful strength and appearance create a beautiful outlook that will last for years to come.

Versatile as well as practical, virtually any custom shape or size of window can be made in Pacific Coast Hemlock. The wood features a tight grain that takes varnish, stain or paint exceptionally well. It has excellent fastening and laminating characteristics. Pacific Coast Hemlock also readily accepts the protection of water-repellent wood preservative. When the choice is natural wood, only Pacific Coast Hemlock opens such a wide window of opportunity. The workability of Pacific Coast Hemlock permits designs that complement any architectural style, while its ability to accept a wide range of finishes can be counted on when harmonizing window treatments with interiors.

Distinguished by its great looks and high performance, Pacific Coast Hemlock’s natural insulation properties help maintain indoor comfort – no matter how hot or cold it blows outside.

Pacific Coast Hemlock adds a clear, light touch to windows all around the home. Complements all styles from traditional to contemporary.

Pacific Coast Hemlock can be worked to clean straight edges and accurate contours.

Takes protective coatings easily

Stains to a rich finish.

Removable wood grilles for easy maintenance.

Heritage window with
permanent wood grilles.

“Hemlock is beautiful, beautiful, wood,” says Shayne Palmer of B.C. Door.

That’s why today. Pacific Coast Hemlock is making a grand entrance all round the house. Whether in traditional or contemporary styling, with decorative windows or without, a door created from this fine wood is an impressive contribution to the architectural value of any home.

Like the tree from which it originates, a Pacific Coast Hemlock deer stands straight and true against the elements. Its natural beauty distinguished by fine grain and smooth surface.
The wood is free of pitch and resin, is suitable for all types and colours of wood stain, and provides an excellent substrate for paint and varnish with no risk of ‘bleeding’ through the finished surface.

Pacific Coast Hemlock resists twisting and warping, and its inherent strength and stability is ideal for door frames as well as doors. It also presents craftsmen with excellent machining qualities. They can apply the same techniques of fine wood joinery to Pacific Coast Hemlock that have been used for centuries.