California Redwood as its name implies, has a deep reddish-brown color and grows on the western coast of the United States. It is considered a premium building material because it is relatively durable outdoors and yet easy to work. It is often used for exteriors such as decks but can also be used for interiors such as flooring and furniture.
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Description
California Redwood as its name implies, has a deep reddish-brown color and grows on the western coast of the United States. It is considered a premium building material because it is relatively durable outdoors and yet easy to work. It is often used for exteriors such as decks but can also be used for interiors such as flooring and furniture.
Other Names: Redwood, Sequoia, Coast Redwood, California Redwood, Vavona (burl)
Species: Sequoia sempervirens
Distribution: Coastal northwestern United States (from southwestern Oregon to central California)
Tree Size: 200-300 ft (60-90 m) tall, 6-12 ft (1.8-3.7 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 26 lbs/ft3 (415 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .36, .42
Janka Hardness: 450 lbf (2,000 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 8,950 lbf/in2 (61.7 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,220,000 lbf/in2 (8.41 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 5,690 lbf/in2 (39.2 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 2.4%, Tangential: 4.7%, Volumetric: 6.9%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
Drying: Redwood can be air dried or kiln dried. If it is kiln dried it is usually left with 16% moisture content, which is good for interior use.
Workability: Redwood is easy to work with and can be glued, nailed, and screwed easily. Hand tools and machinery can be used.
Maintenance: The amount of maintenance will depend on the sun exposure. A redwood deck should be cleaned and resealed every one to two years depending on where it is located.
Preservation: A good UV sealer or oil which penetrates the redwood will help protect it from environmental elements and should be enough to prevent deterioration. Yearly deck maintenance including washing and resealing will help maintain the wood in top condition.
Sustainability: California redwood comes from forests that meet California’s sustainability laws. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) does not list California Redwood in its appendices. Brazilian Lumber, LLC meets high standards for social, economic and environmental responsibility. We monitor and document chain of custody of all our hardwood, we are Lacy Act compliant, IBAMA certified, and provide FSC certified options.
SIZES AVAILABLE:
Size for the soft woods ( S4S ) or (Rough Sawn)
From 8′ to 24′ even length only.
1×2, 1×4, 1×6, 1×8, 1×10, 1×12
2×2, 2×4, 2×6, 2×8, 2×10, 2×12
3×6, 3×8, 3×10, 3×12.
4×4, 4×6, 4×8, 4×10, 4×12
6×6, 6×8, 6×10, 6×12
8×8, 8×10, 8×12
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