Redwood: Rocky Mountain Favorite

El UILDERS and architects who lJ have used redwood for commercial, residential and institutional construction, are knowledgeable about the grades offered in this beautiful wood species.

More and more these same specifiers and users are turning to clear redwood for both interior and exteior application.

It offers all the beauty of the more expensive clear all heart and even more, perhaps, because of the contrasting clear heartwood and creamy sapwood that makes up this grade. The aesthetically appealing appearance of clear redwood is a design tool in itself, wherever used.

This is well demonstrated in the accompanying photos. The clubhouse in the Maple Hills Condominium complex, Bountiful, Ut., features clear redwood in the walls and ceiling. The Packard residence in Colorado has clear redwood on both exterior and interior.

Over and above the beauty and qualities of redwood is the lower cost of clear redwood as compared to clear all heart. It averages about $50 per

Story at a Glance

Clear redwood gets increasing use for both interior and exterior applications beyond its beauty is the average savings of approx. $50 MBF less than clear all heart.

thousand board feet less in cost, representing the best value available in kilndried, knot-free redwood.

Several patterns add to the design capabilities with the added advantage that clear redwood is beautiful whether used diagonally, vertically or horizontally. The additional qualities of fire resistance and insulation values are added to the choice of smooth or rough sawn textures.

Best of all, clear redwood grades are immediately available through Simpson Timber Co. dealers and distributors, according to company spokespersons.