Black Locust Wood Siding

Siding rainscreens and brise soleil.

Black locust wood siding.

Black locust is a safe environmentally friendly alternative to pressure treated and tropical hardwoods. Black locust robinia pseudoacacia is america s most versatile hardwood. 8 4 2 thick eastern red cedar 3 50 board foot. Black locust tends to be.

Black locust brise soleil reduce heat and solar gain in buildings by deflecting sunlight. 4 4 1 thick black locust 3 00 board foot. Black locust lumber all of our products can be customized to fit each individuals needs. Some square edge and some live edge are available.

Railroad park birmingham al. Black locust fence posts have been noted to last eighty years in some of america s toughest climates. Black locust is a very hard and strong wood competing with hickory carya genus as the strongest and stiffest domestic timber. Although it shares a similar common name with honey locust the two aren t in the same genus robinia and gleditsia respectively.

Other decking options are potentially hazardous and require significant use of energy such as chemically treated pine heat treated woods and synthetically developed composite decking materials made from plastics. Prices assume random length and exclude shipping. Black locust rainscreens manage moisture and energy transfer by allowing drainage and evaporation. Black locust is one of the absolute best woods for natural rot resistance and has been traditionally used for fence posts.

In the past we have supplied black locust as large 12 x12 x18 and 6 x6 x26. Nothing beats black locust for sustainability and durability. A plentiful renewable resource that is well suited for all outdoor wood uses. Both promote the longevity of building systems.

But with more stability and rot resistance. Slabs in most species are available and make excellent mantles and counter tops. Black locust lumber is a specialist supplier for sustainable architectural projects in decking urban green spaces pavers site furnishings and more. The wood is naturally rot decay mildew and insect resistant the perfect choice for outdoor projects in all climates.

4 4 1 thick eastern red cedar 2 50 board foot. We have products for organic agriculture orchard posts hops poles and fencing building and construction decking flooring siding custom milled parts fascia bench parts furniture as well as kiln dried nhla graded lumber in 4 4 5 4 6 4 and 8 4. Lumber can be sewn up thirty five feet in length.