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* * * A Division of The California Redwood Association * * *

The Old Growth Redwood Difference

The appeal of Old Growth Redwood is that it is FIRST growth, a different animal than 2nd – 5th growth redwood. Why? Because subsequent growth, once the old growth was cut, grows from the original roots and therefore grows many times faster. The speed of this growth shows its results in a much more pulpy wood with wider growth rings. These are characteristics which are very different from the Old Growth Redwood rings, which are much closer together than 2nd – 5th growth trees.

These facts make our Old Growth Redwood Shakes & Shingles much more dense and resistant to insects, moisture, and rot. Resistance that is far better than any other wood choice.

When building with natural wood, Old Growth Redwood is as good as it gets.

 

What We have Learned
The San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 was a tragedy that destroyed many homes and businesses. It was noted that many of the buildings that did not burn in the fire were built partially or completely out of Old Growth Redwood. The fire-retardant properties of Old Growth Redwood made it a top choice for use in new buildings during reconstruction.

How many other wood products are there that are between 1500 and 2000 years old? None. When a tree has had this much time to mature, how can it not be the best wood material on the planet?