Redwood is a versatile and elegant material that is increasingly popular in interior design for its natural beauty and durability. Here’s how it’s commonly used: Dining Tables Redwood’s rich color and distinctive grain make it an excellent choice for dining tables. Its natural charm adds warmth to any dining area, creating a welcoming environment for…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birdseye Grain?
Birdseye Grain is a pattern of small “eyes” in the burl grain of a slab. Because of this unique look, it is a highly desirable grain in burl wood. As you can see, it is found in Redwood, but it may also be found in maple. There is a higher rate of Birdseye in maple…
What is Burl Wood? Explaining Burl Wood
To the layman, wood is wood. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Burl wood shares nothing in common with generic timber besides their composition of wood. Live edge furniture and wood slab furniture with the unique, dramatic grain patterns characteristic of burl wood has been, and continues to be, a staple of interior decorating.…
Why are Redwoods Protected?
So, why are redwoods protected? In our blog posts, we often talk about how Redwood Burl Inc. is an ethically salvaged or reclaimed redwood company. This means we get our redwood cutting nothing down, pulling anything out of the ground, or otherwise harming the redwood forests or the surrounding nature. In California and much of…
How does a burl grow?
When purchasing burl wood, you at some point wonder, “How does a burl grow?” It seems like such a simple question, but that is just not the case. Burlwood grows for complicated and often debated reasons. We drew from our customer’s most frequently asked questions to put together this post answering three questions: how does…
How to Care and Maintain Redwood Furniture?
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…
Why Choose a Live Edge Table?
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…
Salvaged or Reclaimed?
Responsibly Sourcing Salvaged or Reclaimed Redwood Is all salvaged or reclaimed wood considered “green”? The answer is no. It can only be considered “green” if it is used within 250 miles of where it came from, otherwise, it’s just salvaged or reclaimed. Today we are going to talk about the definitions of some of these words,…