AVAILABLE: book-matched (matching) quarter sawn old growth redwood, full dimension 1″ wide x 1″-20″ wide
How Good Redwood Really Is
Redwood repels termites and its ability to resist rot enables it to last for generations—supurb green architect resources for a green dream home and perfect quality for historic building restoration. Within our website we have a brochure library of Redwood Idea Resources; with numerous ideas including project plans…from “living green” to exterior finishes, find out what California Redwood can do for you!
Redwood is also excellent for home trimmings and furnishings. Browse Custom Furniture and Redwood Online Photo Gallery for examples of fine redwood tables, chairs, kitchen cabinets and other items.
Green Resources
Speaking of “green,” here’s some more resources that can inspire your “green” ideas:
- Green Home Improvement Tips: According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting, refrigeration and cooking are responsible for 41.5% of a home’s energy consumption, making a kitchen remodeling project one of the most important upgrades to a home. To maximize your investment dollars here are easy tips to can make your kitchen renovation a little simpler.
- Environmentally Efficient Landscaping: Many homeowners have been upgrading their lighting, hot water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. The exterior of the home, in particular the landscaping, is often neglected.
- New California Attic Ventilation Codes: California recently passed new Attic Ventilation Codes for resisting the intrusion of flames and embers into the home. This new law requires application to the new code requirements only if the rafters are exposed at the time of re-roofing. However, to better safeguard any home or business, upgrading your vents can help to save your building during a wildfire. Use Brandguard Vents™ for residential and commercial buildings to meet the new flame and ember resistant requirements.
- National Center for Healthy Housing: Green and healthy housing resources.
- Efficient Energy and Renewable Energy: The U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program.
- A Sourcebook for Green and Sustainable Building: Sustainable Sources celebrating 16 years of online green building information.