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Redwoods |
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| Redwood
Decks |
Redwood
decks create a natural focal point for outdoor living environments.
As walking surfaces and entertaining areas, decks organize
large spaces and reclaim irregular or sloped land. Redwood
stairs and walkways provide attractive footpaths. 
Redwood decks range from simple platforms to multilevel
projects using a variety of shapes and amenities. Openings
in the deck surface can allow for plantings and incorporate
elements of outdoor furniture. Decking may be parallel or diagonal.
Redwood's superior stability also permits the use of parquet
patterns. Concrete footings provide the best support for
deck framing. Tops of footings should extend 6 inches above
ground and should be pitched outward to prevent water collection
and inhibit decay and insects. Deck framing tables shown
below are for single spans of non-stress graded Construction
Heart and Construction Common redwood. Design will support
a uniform live load of 40 pounds/square foot with deflection
limited to L/240. Concentrated loads of planters, spas and
other heavy objects may require additional joists and larger
beams. Local building codes should be consulted regarding
structural regulations. Design loading, with deflection
limited to L/I 80, sets a maximum two-foot span for decking.
Provide 1 /8 inch minimum space between boards, and center
all large knots and butt-jointed board ends over joists. |
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| Redwood
Shelters |
| Overhead
structures of redwood give the finishing touch of shelter
to comprehensive landscaping, creating shade and spatial
definition. Post-and-beam frames support pitched or
horizontal rafters, spaced for varying degrees of shade
or to hold finer scale screening. Canvas or plastic
coverings provide rain protection. In some situations
permanent roofing is appropriate. Vertical trellis panels
offer protection from sun and wind. |
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| Redwood
Planters and Seating |
Because
redwood is naturally stable it is ideal for planters, seating
and tables. These elements can be movable or built-in. Planters
use Construction Heart or other all-heartwood grades of redwood
where there is soil contact. Large planters, with more than
1 foot of soil depth, may require 2 inch boards. Seating is
often as simple as providing 2 x 8 or 2 x l0 caps at low walls
or planters. Platform or backed benches may be free- standing
or components of other elements. For seatboards, use vertical
grain redwood to minimize splintering. |
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| Redwood
Fences |
Redwood
garden grades create pleasant fencing with excellent stability
and durability. Fences of various heights and in  many
patterns can be designed to screen, protect, divide, decorate,
shelter or shade. Whether they are distinctive or subtly blended
into an overall design, most fences serve many purposes. The
"good neighbor" fence with its finished appearance
on both sides, enhances the value of two properties. "Attractive
nuisance" fences, such as those required around swimming
pools, provide barriers. Retaining walls, shelters, planters
and benches can be integrated with fence construction.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Payment Options
Personal Checks and Net 30 Accounts Also Welcome
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