This is a shout out to all you old time lumbermen and women.  You know who you are! On August 8th 2015, we will have the next gathering of this esteemed group, known as the OLDTIMERS, at Smokey Ridge in Healdsburg. All old timers in the lumber business, Redwood or not, are invited to attend.

Redwood Rocking Bench By Rufus Blunk

With every deck, choices must be made. What maintenance will have to be done over time? What is the initial cost as well as the long term cost to the homeowner? How available is the product?  What is the long term effect of being exposed to a chemical, daily? and one and on it goes.

One question that has moved to the forefront of the thought process is ” Am I being environmentally concious? Is my ecological footprint as small is it can be while not sacrificing a beautiful deck?