Our California Redwood Is A Premium Choice
Talking about great softwoods. As its name implies, California Redwood 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 yet easy to work. It is often used for exteriors, such as decks, and interiors, such as flooring and furniture.
At Brazilian Lumber, we have all the decking materials, fasteners, accessories, and trims you need for your decking project. We also offer amazing tropical hardwood, composite alternatives, artificial turf & ivy, and interior flooring. Please let us know if you need help locating the instructions or return policies, and we will readily assist you.
Description
California Redwood Extra Information
Talking about great softwoods. As its name implies, California Redwood 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 yet easy to work. It is often used for exteriors, such as decks, and interiors, such as flooring and furniture.
California Redwood Technical Information
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 suitable for interior use.
Workability: Redwood is easy to work with and can easily be glued, nailed, and screwed. 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 its location.
Preservation: A good UV sealer or oil penetrating 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 the chain of custody of all our hardwoods. We are Lacy Act compliant, IBAMA certified, and provide -certified options.
SIZES AVAILABLE:
Size for the softwoods ( 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
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