redwood grades

Redwood, a type of evergreen tree native to the western United States, produces a high quality timber valued for its appearance, light weight, resistance to insects and decay. Redwood lumber comes in several grades, divided into appearance and structural grades.

Towering redwoods inspire awe, and old-growth redwood forests are almost mystical places. Redwoods aren’t just majestic trees, however. The lumber produced from the trees is attractive and weather resistant, and its advantages over other woods for outdoor building applications has given rise to a thriving redwood timber industry.