Whether you’re building a deck, patio cover, or garden box, there are a lot of building materials to choose from. But if you want an outdoor structure that is both beautiful and durable, then you need redwood lumber. For some time, redwood has been one of the most desirable wood products for outdoor use, especially for deck and patio cover (pergola) projects. What makes redwood lumber the ideal outdoor wood? Read on to learn more.
- Durability – No other softwood has the rich beauty, deep hues, or long-lasting performance of redwood lumber. Because redwood has thinner cell walls than other woods, it is less likely to warp, split, cup, or check. Redwood is also extremely resistant to mold, mildew, and insects. Quite simply, no other lumber is as durable as redwood.
- Variety – Depending on your particular project, you’ll be able to choose between 30 different grades of redwood. This means that you can easily find the perfect hue to match or accent your home’s existing woodwork. To learn more about the different grades of redwood available, contact your local lumber supplier.
- Workability – While redwood is very dense, it’s also extremely lightweight and easy to work with. For this reason, redwood is a favorite with builders because it is conducive to sawing, nailing, and drilling. It also contains very little messy pitch and resins. Whatever outdoor structure you’re building, redwood allows you to get the job done quickly and easily.
To learn more about the benefits of redwood, contact J & W Lumber at (760) 741-8776. We proudly provide Southern California with the finest and largest in-stock selection of redwood lumber—and if we don’t carry it, then we can get it for you.