COMMON NAMES: Redwood, California redwood, sequoia
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
0.42
DENSITY:
26 lbs./cu.ft.
TANGENTIAL MOVEMENT:
4.40%
RADIAL MOVEMENT:
2.60%
VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE:
6.80%
DURABILITY:
Very good
SOURCE:
Central Coastal region of California, into southern Oregon
DESCRIPTION:
Redwood is light in weight, soft and moderately fine textured; the heartwood is extremely durable. Easily worked, redwood has good dimensional stability but is somewhat brittle. Heartwood is red, sapwood off-white to pale red. Its legendary durability makes it a popular choice for picnic tables, saunas, exterior siding and garden architecture.
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