No other softwood has the rich beauty or long-lasting performance of redwood. Redwood has thinner cell walls which shrink and swell less than other woods, so redwood is less likely to warp, split, cup or check. The heartwood of Redwood is naturally resistant to decay and insects. Redwood is a favorite with builders because it is lightweight but strong. It is easy to saw, nail and drill.
Redwood has little or no messy pitch or resins.
Below are some of our suppliers and industry associations. We have created a link for those that have web sites. Please visit these links for product specifications, technical data, MSDS sheets, application data, and general product information. Western Red Cedars grow also in the drier interior forests of British Columbia, Washington, Idaho and Montana where they are smaller in stature with a tight knotted growth characteristic. Cedars rarely grow in pure stands but are generally found in association with other species.