Locations

Three mills in Maine:

 

Hancock C-Select
C-Select is fine finish lumber and the highest of the NeLMA grades.  Used for natural or stained finishes, C-Select is best-known for its high quality interior and exterior trim, cabinet work and fine woodworking applications. 

• One sound, tight pin knot (max. 1/2”) per surface foot
• Well spaced knots, more clear wood

Lengths 4’-16’
Widths 2” - 12”
Thickness 4/4
Patterns All NeLMA patterns
Textures D4s
Sorting Random length
Package Sizes 500’, 1000’ or 2000’ units

 

 

 Hancock Select

Hancock D + Better Selects
This grade finishes well because it handsomely displays the sound, tight knots, and natural color highlights of Eastern White Pine.  Material may be stained to show natural highlights or used to give a fine, smooth painted surfaceations, interior trim and fine woodworking. 

• Fine appearance, knotty grade
• Sound tight knots, no holes

Lengths 6’-16’
Widths 2” - 12”
Thickness 4/4
Patterns All NeLMA patterns
Textures D4s
Sorting Random length
Package Sizes 500’, 1000’ or 2000’ units

 

Hancock Finish
This grade finishes well because it handsomely displays the sound, tight knots, and natural color highlights of Eastern White Pine. Grade determination is made from the better face which allows small, sound, tight knots.

• Fine appearance, knotty grade
• Sound tight knots, no holes
• Material may be stained to show natural highlights or used to give a fine, smooth painted surface

 Hancock Finish

Premium No. 3
Premium's good knotty appearance lends itself to use where a natural effect is desirable or will give an excellent painted surface The grade determination is made from the better face which allows generally sound and tight knots.

• Good knotty appearance
• Used where slightly rougher natural appearance is desired
• Material may be stained to show natural highlights or used to give a fine, smooth painted surface
• Wane is acceptable but must be on the reverse face
• Pattern

 Premium No. 3

Standard No. 4
This general utility grade is serviceable for not only construction and industrial purposes, but also for the popular rustic décor. The grade determination is made from the better face which proudly displays a preponderance of knots.

• May be used where a coarser, rustic decorative appearance is designed
• A highly serviceable grade, used mostly for construction purposes
• Pattern

 Standard No. 4

Industrial
• The lowest common board grade; allows large characteristics as long as the full length of the board is usable
• Any characteristic that seriously weakens the board for reasonable handling will not be allowed
• Generally used in rough construction, where strength and appearance are not of primary importance

 Industrial

 

The World's Finest Pine Comes From Hancock Lumber

Here in Maine, it takes 80 to 100 years to grow a mature Eastern White Pine tree - tall and straight with the strength and character that make it the gold standard of soft woods.

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Red Bag Solution

We wrapped it in red to make a statement: The quality of our Maine-grown white pine and our passion for doing whatever it takes to meet your needs and specifications set an unsurpassed standard.

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Green Heritage

From the beginning, the Hancock family has managed its timberlands on a sustained yield basis. Hancock Lumber is peer-certified for the American Forestry and Products Association’s Sustained Forestry Initiative.* Moreover, our products meet or exceed the Federal Trade Commission’s green marketing guidelines.

 

We Make It Easier

From framing lumber to house wrap, roofing to doors and windows, interior millwork to custom kitchens, Hancock Lumber can provide the products and expert staff you need.