Frequently Asked Questions
Unveiling Nature’s Masterpiece: Exploring Highly Sought-After Burl Wood and Grain Patterns In the world of woodworking and craftsmanship, few materials capture the imagination quite like burl wood. Renowned for its unique and captivating grain patterns, burl wood is celebrated for its rarity, complexity, and exquisite beauty. Join us on a journey through the captivating realm…
We excel in guiding customers through the process of finding the perfect pieces of wood for their needs. With a deep understanding of different wood types, we offer personalized recommendations that match both the customer’s aesthetic preferences and project requirements. Customers often share that they receive attentive and knowledgeable service, where the we draw from…
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…
Designing anything custom-made can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. We provide raw wood and finished custom tables, mantels, and more, built to your specifications. If you’re interested in a new piece of custom burl wood furniture, here’s what you need to know. Choosing the Raw Material First, determine the dimensions and characteristics of…
Ordering Custom Burl Wood Furniture – What to Expect In a previous blog post Designing Custom Burl Wood Furniture, we talked about how to start designing your custom burl wood furniture. Today, we’d like to go over the next step in the process: placing an order. Making a Purchase Since all of our work is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…