Wood acts like a sponge; it swells or shrinks, depending on the amount of moisture it contains. Redwood has thinner cell walls, which shrink and swell less than regular woods. Thus, it is less likely to warp, split, cup or check. It has also been found that redwood is naturally durable and resistant to decay and insects.

Redwood is the fastest growing softwood in the United States and is one of our most renewable building materials. We are concerned about and honor our forests and have made a long-lasting commitment to them. Redwoods are harvested under the most stringent regulations in the world and will be part of our beautiful forests for hundreds of years to come.