Updated redwood literature

rrOR DECADES the California for the backyard carpenters. Since winter-weary homeowners are already starting to dream about summer, the first offering includes five pieces which deal with redwood projects for the yard. This literature

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Throughout 1985, CRA will present 18 all-new booklets. data sheets and project plans as part of a concentrated redwood promotion program. These sales tools have been updated in concept and appearance. Using a fresh, new format, design and photography, the new literature illustrates redwood's unique appeal in both contemporary and classic design. The selection ranges from color idea booklets for dreamers and designers to technical information sheets for professionals.

Story at a Glance

Five new booklets ready for spring sales.. .decks, fences, backyard amenities detailed. designed lor doit.yourselfer as well as professional...free re. view copies available.

will help redwood merchants clinch those high-profit redwood sales for decks, fences and many other backyard amenities.

Redwood Dec ksOutdoor Rooms, a l2-page color booklet, illustrates the pleasures of outdoor living. Photographs of luxurious decks with pools, spas, benches, planters and overhead shade trellises are perfect idea starters. Text describes the advantages of redwood for all types of garden projects. Photographs include pictures of handsome redwood decks age 10, 12 and 15 years. Charts describe the uses of various redwood grades and explain the variety of finishes, stains and paints available for exterior projects.

Tips For Redwood Garden Projects, a 2-page black and white data sheet which answers the most-often-asked questions about redwood garden projects. Easy-to-understand explanations are included on choosing the proper grade, fasteners and finishes. This inexpensive fact sheet is the perfect retailer's giveaway.

Landscape Guide, a guide for architects and builders, appears each year in the WoodBook, a reference source for architects. The new version of the Redwood Landscape Guide was expanded to 8 pages. Illustrated with color photographs of a variety of projects, it contains detailed information including grade descriptions, span tables, a finish chart and a chart describing the comparative characteristics of commercial softwoods.

Redwood 4x4 Planter is the first of a new series of Construction TiPsheets. The new format makes do-ityourself plans and projects easier than ever. CRA is developing Construction Tipsheets for projects ranging from decks to interior paneling.

Redwood Deck Over Concrete is a Construction Tipsheet telling do-ityourselfers how to build a redwood deck over an existing concrete pad. Many yards have concrete patios that have fallen into disrepair. With these plans, homeowners can transform the appearance of their yard. The plans are simple and the results are dramatic.

Lumber dealers can caPitalize on CRA's new literature program by ordering through their redwood suppliers. For free samples of new literature, write: Christopher Grover, California Redwood Association, 591 Redwood Highway, Suite 3100, Mill Valley, Ca. 94941 or call (415)