How Good and Green Redwood Really Is
Redwood repels termites and its ability to resist rot enables it to last for generations—the supurb green architect resources for your green dream home! One of the most dimensionally stable of western softwoods, redwood is not prone to checking or splitting, therefore is less damaged by weathering. Redwood is decay-resistant in all heartwood grades, so heartwood can be used near the ground. Redwood is more insect repellant in All Heartwood grades than any other softwoods, yet it is lightweight.
Although one of the lightest of softwoods, redwood provides adequate strength for many uses, as well as superior insulation values. Redwood’s minute cell structure, with thousands of air filled cavities, enables redwood’s thermal insulation values. Redwood is easily machined, easy to saw, nail, glue, and has superior finish-holding ability. Redwood is known for its easy maintenance and beautiful color.
Within our Web site we have a brochure library of Redwood Idea Resources; with numerous ideas including project plans…from “living green” to exterior finishes, and many do-it-yourself projects. Find out what California Redwood can do for you!
Redwood is also excellent for home furnishings. Browse our Brewery Gulch Inn page, 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 are some more resources that can inspire your green ideas:
- Energy Star: The official government site on Energy Star products, home improvement, buildings, plants and more.
- National Center for Healthy Housing: Green and healthy housing resources.
- A Sourcebook for Green and Sustainable Building: Sustainable Sources celebrating 16 years of online green building information.
- BuildingGreen.com: Over 2000 independent, unbiased listings of green bulding products from Green Spec.