Our forestry practices continue to achieve sustained yield due to our carefully managed timberlands. Our milling practices are state of the art. We practice responsible harvesting on our land. Redwood Empire has a strong commitment to the environment. Redwood is harvested from both public, and private land zoned for timber production. There is more Redwood available today for commercial harvest than there was 50 years ago. New young Redwood forests are growing at a phenomenal rate, with nearly 400,000 acres preserved in public parks and reserves. Redwood for decking is an environmentally sound choice. Sequoia Premium is available in sizes: 2x2, 2x4, 2圆, 2x8, 2x12, 4x4 Finishing Redwood will neither prolong nor diminish the life of the deck. Redwood left unfinished will turn a silver-gray color. A protective finish with UV inhibitors is applied to maintain this color. Much less substructure lumber is needed.ĬAH has a pinkish-red color. This joist span translates to substantial cost savings in both time and money. The strength and dimensional stability of Redwood is verified by the fact that 2圆 can be spaced 24 inches on center in most residential decking applications. CAH decking is now available in both green and air seasoned.ĬAH decking is milled with a smooth surface on all four sides and eased edges. Clear All Heart grade boasts a Class B – low flame spread rating. The lumber is termite and insect resistant. Redwood Heartwood can render 30+ years of durability. It is the highest quality Redwood available, with a beautiful pinkish-red hue and excellent durability. Our top of the line decking is Clear All Heart Redwood ( CAH) (with heart clear developing). There is a grade of Redwood suitable for every part of the deck. The deck boards nail down flat and stay in place, resisting warping, cupping, splitting, and checking since Redwood contains little pitch. Sizes available: 2x2 thru 2x12, 4x4 thru 4x12, 6圆, with larger timbers available on request.ĭecks made of Redwood keep their appearance longer than other woods because the tannic acid in Redwood gives the lumber naturally insect and fugal resistant properties. Most Common Grades available are Con Common, B Grade, Clear, Con Heart, Select Heart, Heart B, Clear All Heart. We offer Redwood in Rough or Surfaced finish, and both Green and Air Seasoned on most items. We stock a wide variety of Redwood garden and architectural grades. Redwood is recognized for its fire resistance in fact, redwood-clad structures are credited with limiting the extent of the great fires following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Redwood has dimensional stability and natural durability. It is a popular building material due to its beauty and long-lasting performance. Using Redwood is an environmentally smart decision.
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