Ponderosa Pine is one of North America's most abundant species and is the predominant specie in the Black Hills. Ponderosa Pine has a number of applications, both interior and exterior. It is often specified when appearance rather than strength is of primary concern.
Engelmann Spruce is one of the most popular commercial softwoods in the U.S. It machines easily, has a low rate of shrinkage, and is very uniform in color. When compared to Ponderosa Pine it is typically lighter in color and has smaller knots. Hills Products Group manufacturers, inventories, and distributes both species throughout the U.S.