Radiata Pine grows fast and straight in vast managed plantations in Chile and New Zealand.

 
 

At the turn of the century, American Lumber was instrumental in introducing radiata pine from both Chile and New Zealand to meet the high demand in the Northeastern United States for clear 16’ pine.

 
 
 
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In Chile the trees are harvested young and used primarily for paper goods, while cut blocks of clear pine are joined together to create long and stable boards and moldings suitable for painting and decorative used.

In New Zealand, the trees are given more time to grow, allowing mills to produce high grade boards which are more perfectly clear than can be obtained from pine species in the States.

 
 

 

Radiata is somewhat stronger than Eastern White Pine but less hard than Southern Yellow Pine, making it a good choice for trim boards and moldings where enhanced sturdiness is desirable but easy workability still valued.

Its grain, while attractive enough, tends not to telegraph through paint, and since only the knot-free portions are generally used, pitch exudation is not typically significant.

 
 
 
 
 
 

STOCK ITEMS

 
 
 

Selects

  • Clear – 1 x 3 thru 1 x 12

  • Clear – 5/4 x 4 thru 5/4 x 12

ArmorCoat™ Primed & Fingerjoined

  • ArmorCoat III – S4S, 1 x 2 thru 1 x 12

  • ArmorCoat III – S4S, 5/4 x 4 thru 5/4 x 12

  • ArmorCoat III – E&CB/V2E, 1 x 6

  • ArmorCoat III – Nickel Gap / Shiplap, 5/8 x 6, 5/8 x 8

  • ArmorCoat Interior – S4S w/Gesso, 1 x 4 thru 1 x 122

Glued-up Clear Wide Boards

  • 1 x 14, 1 x 16, 1 x 18, 1x 24


ArmorCoat™ Primed & Fingerjoined & Treated

  • ArmorCore – S4S, 1 x 4 thru 1 x 12

  • ArmorCore – S4S, 5/4 x 4 thru 5/4 x 12

  • ArmorCore – E&CB/V2E, 1 x 6