Why should I use redwood for my project?
Use redwood for
its long-lasting beauty.
No other softwood has the rich beauty or
long-lasting performance of redwood.
Use redwood for its
dimensional stability.
Wood acts like a sponge; when it absorbs
moisture it swells and when it loses moisture it shrinks. Redwood (shown below on the
left) has thinner cell walls which shrink and swell less than other woods, so redwood is
less likely to warp, split, cup or check.
left: redwood cell walls
right: loblolly pine cell walls
Use redwood for its
natural durability.
Redwood heartwood is naturally resistant to
decay and insects.
Use redwood simply
because it is a pleasure to use.
Redwood is a favorite with builders because
it is lightweight but strong. It is easy to saw, nail and drill. Redwood has little
or no messy pitch or resins.
Use redwood because it
is easy to paint, stain and glue.
No other softwood holds paints, stains and
other coatings better than redwood. Redwood also bonds exceptionally well.
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redwood posts
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