Description and Uses of Palco Garden Redwood

PALCO GARDEN REDWOOD_ MADE OF GREEN REDWOOD LUMBER

1. Construction Heart-consists of all heartwood (reddish-brown colored) which provides resistance to decay and termites; contains knots that are tight and firmly fixed (when mill graded), only occasional pieces with smallknotholes.

2. Construction Common-similar to Construction Heart except that sapwood (cream colored wood) is included. Sapwood is not as decay and termite resistant as heartwood. Sapwood and heartwood together provide an attractive color contrast.

3. Merchantable-includes sapwood. Allows larger knots and more imperfections than the above two grades. Loose knots and knot holes occur in some pieces.

WHERE TO USE THE ABOVE GRADES:

Construction Heart is ideal for all types of garden structures and decks. And, because Construction Heart is resistant to decay and insect attack, it should be used for those pieces which are in contact with the soil.

Construction Comrnon is also ideal for all types of garden structures and decks and can be used to particular advantage by utilizing the interesting color contrast of heartwood and sapwood. Construction Common should not be used for those pieces which are in contact with the soil.

Merchantable is frequently used for fences, railings, trellises, etc. Can be economically trimmed to remove undesirable characteristics and be used on other garden structures and decks. With the sapwood, it should not be used in contact with soil.

Local building codes which include landscape structures must be complied with.

TWO SPECIALTY GRADES OF PALCO GARDEN REDWOOD ARE AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL ORDERS:

1. Setect Heart-consists of all heartwood and is the next higher grade above Construction Heart with smaller and tighter knots.

2. All Heart Merchantable-consists of all heartwood and is otherwise similar to Merchantable.

PATTERNS:

Palco Garden Redwood's standard inventory consists of surfaced four side pieces. A special feature is that edges are eased which prevents slivering.

A variety of patterns are available on special order including 2" nominal thickness resawn to l" nominals with one side surfaced, other saw-textured.

SIZES:

1"x4" through 12";2"x4" through 12"; 4"x4";4"x6";6"x6". Standard lengths are random 6'l20'; restricted lengths may be ordered 1O'l20'.

SHIPPING INFORMATION FOR DISTRIBUTORS:

Garden redwood is available in straight or mixed truck and railcar shipments. Mixed shipments can include items from a wide range of redwood lumber including uppers, Douglas fir uppers and plywood.

Units are available with protective wrapping.

Available deck plans make it easy for Do-lt-Yourselfers as well as carpenters to build a variety of deck types. Finishing recommendations are available.

Build with Palco Garden Redwood, enjoy its beauty, be comfortable with its durability, and relax with its lack of maintenance.