Sitka Spruce
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) grows along the Coast in a narrow band. These trees grow up to 70 metres tall and 2 metres in diameter, making them the largest of the spruces.
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Sitka Spruce
Clear grades of Sitka Spruce are used in fine interior finishing such as sliding screens (Shoji), joinery, mouldings and trim.
High-quality grades are also used for speciality marine applications like masts, spars and deck beams. Also very popular for ladder stock and industrial equipment that need a high strength-to-weight ratio.
Benefits of Using Sitka Spruce:
- Most popular use is for the construction of homes and structural lumber
- Excellent for machinists to shape into furniture and panelling
- Fine, straight grain
- Small tight knots
- Pale color makes for excellent finishing uses
- Kiln-dried spruce remains straight even after years of use