Happy World Wood Day! As wood enthusiasts, we recognize the importance of long-lasting, sustainable resources. World Wood Day on March 21, organized by the World Wood Day Foundation. It is a celebration dedicated to the universal uses of wood. In lieu of this, we want to share with you some of the reasons we love…
Often, fallen redwood logs still have the tree stumps attached. On properties milled for development, redwood root stumps remain buried in the ground. Typically, stumps are the undesirable leftover after milling operations. It is no easy task, however, we dig up, salvage, and preserve the trunks and stumps of these century-old giants for special projects.…
Redwood Furniture Care – Tips & Tricks Redwood tables, mantels, and other furnishings are a beautiful addition to any home. Whether your redwood furniture is an antique that’s been in the family for years or a brand new purchase, it’s likely to remain a cherished heirloom for generations to come. With proper redwood furniture care…
What is Ethical Redwood Sourcing? When working with old-growth redwood, the issue of ethical sourcing is particularly important. Redwood is highly sought after for woodworking and construction projects of all kinds. However, sourcing it can be a challenge. Many of our clients take as much interest as we do in where their wood comes from. …
New Growth and Old Growth Redwood – What’s the Difference? Old-growth and new growth are common terms you’ll hear in the redwood industry. Old-growth redwood is highly valued and well known for its beauty, durability, and resilience. But what exactly does it mean when we refer to a piece of redwood as old-growth? Old Growth…
Why choose a Live Edge Table? Live edge tables and furniture have become much more popular over the last few years. Woodworkers and craftsmen across the globe are incorporating additional live edge options in their inventory to fit this high demand. Different from other suppliers, our wood is ethically salvaged straight from fallen forest logs…
Custom Redwood Furniture Custom redwood furniture has been our specialty for over 40 years. Each cut of our redwood is one of a kind and features unique grain patterns which make for truly astounding custom furniture. Whether you are looking for furniture for your home, cabin, or office we’re sure that we can help find the right…
Guest Post by Adam Dias Pricing a Vintage Redwood Burl Table We receive a lot of questions about pricing a vintage redwood burl table. Because of this, we feel it might be beneficial to our readers to devote an entire blog post entirely to this question. The pictures in this blog were sent to us…
Guest Post by Adam Dias Live edge shelves, reclaimed wood shelves, and wood fireplace mantels are very popular right now! Though we are somewhat biased toward Redwood, there are a lot of woods to choose from when selecting a live edge shelf or mantel. Here at Redwood Burl, we cut mostly redwood. However, we do…
Redwood fascinates the creative and inquisitive mind in all its forms. Not only do these trees have an astonishing size, longevity, and prehistoric ecology, but they also have tremendous regenerative properties. We are also charmed by the amazing grain and color of the wood. For this blog entry, I am going to discuss one of…