Redwood on the inside

can be stained, waxed, lacquered, varnished or even left unfinished to achieve any design mood. Redwood reportedly takes and holds stain and paint better than any other commercial softwood in America.

Selection. Clear, knot free redwood lumber is available in a plenti- ful choice of patterns, grades and sizes, in rough sawn, smooth or reversible textures, as well as wide widths and lengths. "Surfaced" textures are planed smooth for a satiny effect, while "resawn" boards have a rough, shadowy face. Vertical grain is uniformly parallel; flat grain has a wavy, marbled look.

Individual boards can be arranged by their natural characteristics to create the best visual effect. Paneling, for instance. can be installed so that

Suggested Int€rior Finishes

Lacquer provides a totally natural appearance' with somt- protection against dirt and stains. A number of coats are necessary to add a gloss or sheen to the wood.

WaX adds a soft luster to redwood that is sufficiently durable to withstand frequent cleaning. Though easy to touch up, it is difficult to remove if another finish is desired.

Varnish completely seals the wood, forming a tough, transparent film that will withstand frequent scrubbing and hard use. It also tends to darlien redwood appreciably, readily revealing scratch marks' woodgrains, sapwood and board edges carry the eye from surface to surface, integrating all elements of a room, emphasizing or playing down the room's dimensions.

Semi-transparent stain adds color toning without hiding grain or texture. Semi-trinsparent stains are especially effective in balancing out (to any degree desired) the contrast between cinnamon-colored heartwood ana ci"u*Icolored sapwood without masking the wood's natural grain or characteristics. If the wood will be exposed to heavy traffic or frequent cleaning, the stain should be covered with a clear finish or a clear sealer.

Different patterns (tongue and groove, shiplap, channel rustic) can also create different effects. Square or eased-edge boards cast subtle shadow lines, while sharply grooved patterns create bolder accents.

Insulation. The wood's unique cellular structure makes it an awesome insulator. A l" thickness of redwood is equal in insulating value to more than 5.8" of brick or 4" of plaster. In addition to the cell structure, redwood's lack of pitch and resinous substances contribute to a safe flame spread rating.

Workability.

Redwood receives high marks in workability and its ability to take and hold a solid glue bond, making it an ideal material for walls and trim.

Lumber is also lightweight, making it easy for installers to lift, saw and nail. Paneling can be nailed and glued directly to most walls or it can be applied over furring strips - vertical funing for horizontal or diagonal paneling and horizontal furring for vertical paneling. Wood shims or shingles should be used to even out severe wall gaps or cracks.