California Redwood Association Literature

Redwood for Green Living

Data sheet with information on redwood as a green building material

Decking Fire Standard

Data sheet with information about redwood's compliance with California's building standards for the wildland urban interface.

Redwood Design Gallery

A showcase of redwood outdoor projects.

Redwood Grades and Uses

Illustrated guide to the general purpose redwood grades.

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Redwood Landscape Architecture

Idea booklet and specifying guide for redwood garden applications. Includes many color photos.

Redwood Fences For All Reasons

Great idea booklet with over 30 photos. Also includes construction drawings for dozens of fence designs and step-by-step building instructions.

Redwood Deck Construction

Do-it-yourselfer's information for building a variety of decks, steps and railings.

Redwood Fences - Practical Elegance

Colorful booklet shows a variety of fence designs and information on grades, finishes and fasteners.

Redwood Siding Patterns & Applications

Builder's details for applying Certified Kiln Dried siding; includes pattern profiles, nailing and finishing information.

Redwood Exterior Finishes

Easy-to-read chart describes and illustrates the variety of exterior finishes for redwood.

Redwood Lumber Patterns

Full size details of all the standard redwood lumber patterns.

The No-Maintenance Option: Naturally Weathered Redwood

Technical Data Sheet discusses leaving redwood unfinished for a rustic appearance.

How to Restore Redwood's Color

A guide for effectively restoring the appearance of redwood's natural color.

Painting Redwood Siding

Technical data sheet describes preparation, painting and maintenance of exterior redwood.

Redwood Forests Certified for Sustainable Harvests

Discusses the environmental impact of using redwood for construction.

Using Redwood: An Environmentally Sound Decision

Discusses the environmental impact of using redwood for construction.

Dimensional Stability of California Redwood

Technical data sheet discusses the low, relative shrinkage of redwood lumber.

Special Purpose Structural Grade for Decks

Describes special purpose structural grades Redwood Deck Heart and Redwood Deck Common.

Finger-Jointed and Glued Redwood Products

Technical data sheet describes the properties of these unique knotless products.

Enhancing the Performance of Flat Grain Lumber

Technical data sheet describes the proper methods for using and installing flat grain lumber products.

Using Redwood Siding over Rigid Foam Sheathing

Discusses construction details that are critical to good siding performance when installed over rigid foam sheathing.

Certified Kiln Dried Siding Application Checklist

Helpful technical data sheet lists key points for proper installation of Certified Kiln Dried siding.

Material Safety Data Sheet -- Wood Dust

Material safety data sheet describes wood dust health and safety issues.

Understanding Extractive Bleeding

Wood contains extractives which can sometime cause stains. This data sheet discusses causes and preventative measures.