At Humboldt Redwood Company, we believe change begins with knowledge. As green building entities, such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), have helped educate architects, contractors and homeowners about the benefits of sustainable building practices, desire for and understanding…
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Redwood Forests: An Introduction to Northern California
The Northern California coastal region is a land of unmatched and exquisite beauty. A drive north across the Golden Gate Bridge on U.S. Highway 101 leaving the city of San Francisco begins a transformation in landscape. From rolling hills and…
Redwood Porches: Taking the Backyard to the Front
It has been said that first impressions are everything. Implementing warm, inviting, richly-hued redwood porch plans built with Humboldt Redwood is a fantastic way to add a great first impression to the entrance to your home. From wraparound porches to…
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Beautiful Backyards Made Simple
Creating the backyard of your dreams doesn’t always require elaborate construction plans, hiring a contractor or spending every weekend for an entire summer building complex structures. In fact, adding a few simple landscaping features using Humboldt Redwood can help turn…
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Redwood Forests—Growing and Thriving
Outdoor living projects built with redwood lumber such as redwood decks, fences, and garden structures are a fabulous way to add long-lasting beauty and functionality to any home. Additionally, as a renewable natural resource, redwood forestlands are harvested responsibly to ensure…
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Restoring Redwood’s Beautiful Color
With temperatures on the rise and summertime just around the corner, many homeowners start to inquire about best practices to maintain a redwood deck and retain the natural color of fences and other structures built with redwood lumber. In some…
Redwood Architects: Why Redwood?
There are many benefits to using Redwood in architectural endeavors. Redwood Architects recognize the aesthetic value, durability, and eco-friendly benefits of using this material in their projects.
Redwood is very durable and may be superior to other types of wood used in…
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Environmental Impact of Building with Redwood Lumber
The environmental impact of building with redwood lumber may be less than you think. The inherent traits of redwood, particularly its beauty and durability, make it a popular building material on the West Coast. For those concerned about the sustainability…
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Maintenance Is Easy With Redwood
Thanks to the stable and durable nature of redwood lumber, it’s simple for homeowners to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of redwood structures. Whether you enjoy redwood in your outdoor living space or inside your home, this long-lasting material is…
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Redwood Stands Tall For Decades
When you invest time, money and energy into building a redwood structure for your home, you want to feel confident that it will serve your family for years to come. You want to be assured that in the event you…
