What other wood can
equal this record?
A striking example of Redwood’s special
fitness for Residential Building
S
IXTY-EIGHT years ago a Redwood
timber was installed as a gate post on a western ranch. It gave fifty years of service before it was dug up to let a railway through. Now it is a landmark which perpetuates the name of a pioneer ranchman. Sound below ground and above ground, this post offers convincing testimony of Redwood’s remarkable resistance to rot and decay.
Why Redwood resists rot
A natural, odorless preservative permeates every Redwood fibre during the growth of the tree. This prevents the propagation of fungus spores which cause rapid decay in most woods. It also protects Redwood against woodboring insects and worms. No artificial preservatives are needed.
Where Redwood should be used
For siding and porch work on which climbing vines retain moisture and foster the development of mould and decay, for shingle roofs shaded by trees
so that they dry out very slowly, for eaves and gutters — wherever moisture lodges — Redwood can be specified with perfect assurance that decay producing fungus will not make early replacement of these parts necessary
The same natural preservative that protects growing Redwood against wood-destroying agencies during centuries of growth protects Redwood lumber and lumber products.
Why Redwood should be used
In addition to its rot-resisting properties Redwood is free from pitch and other highly inflammable resinous substances, therefore reduces the fire hazardwhereverused. Beingunusually free from knots, splits, checks and other defects, there is little waste in Redwood lumber. The builder’s time is saved in working with Redwood. Having a close grain and smooth texture, Redwood takes and holds paint well. In a Redwood house, repair and up-keep expenses are reduced to a minimum.
For the convenience of architects and builders we have recently issued our “Construction Digestˮ and our “Engineering Digestˮ. Our New
York or Chicago office will gladly send these publications on request.
CHICAGO
2065 McCormick Bldg.
NEW YORK
831 No. 40 Rector St. Bldg.
SAN FRANCISCO 311 California St.
LOS ANGELES
Central Bldg.. 6th and
THE PACIFIC LUMBER CO. of IllinoisPACIFIC LUMBER CO.
When this Redwood post was dug up after fifty years, it was still free from decay, proving that worms, insects and moisture, earth acids and salts do not destroy Redwood.
Redwood should be specified for
Exterior Construction
including — Colonial siding, clapboards, shingles, door and window frames — gutters, eaves, water tables and mudsills — porch rail, balusters and columns — mouldings and lattice — pickets and fencing — pergolas and greenhouses.
Interior Finish
Natural, stained or painted. Wood-block floors.
Industrial Uses
Tanks and vats for water, chemicals and oil — Factory roofs and gutters — Wood block flooring.
Wood Specialties
such as — Caskets and burial boxes — Incubators and ice cream cabinets Cigar and candy boxes-Furniture manufacturing, etc.
Railroad Uses
such as — Railroad ties and tunnel timbers — Signal wire conduits and water tanks — Car siding and roofing.
Farm and Dairy Uses
such as — Silos, tanks and troughs — Hog feeders and implement sheds — Wood block floors, etc.
“The Western Wood
for Eastern Homes”The Largest Manufacturers and Distributors of California Redwood
Residence — Highland. Park, Illinois Robert Seufarth. Architect, Chicago. Exterior of Redwood Sawn Shingles.
equal this record?
A striking example of Redwood’s special
fitness for Residential Building
S
IXTY-EIGHT years ago a Redwood
timber was installed as a gate post on a western ranch. It gave fifty years of service before it was dug up to let a railway through. Now it is a landmark which perpetuates the name of a pioneer ranchman. Sound below ground and above ground, this post offers convincing testimony of Redwood’s remarkable resistance to rot and decay.
Why Redwood resists rot
A natural, odorless preservative permeates every Redwood fibre during the growth of the tree. This prevents the propagation of fungus spores which cause rapid decay in most woods. It also protects Redwood against woodboring insects and worms. No artificial preservatives are needed.
Where Redwood should be used
For siding and porch work on which climbing vines retain moisture and foster the development of mould and decay, for shingle roofs shaded by trees
so that they dry out very slowly, for eaves and gutters — wherever moisture lodges — Redwood can be specified with perfect assurance that decay producing fungus will not make early replacement of these parts necessary
The same natural preservative that protects growing Redwood against wood-destroying agencies during centuries of growth protects Redwood lumber and lumber products.
Why Redwood should be used
In addition to its rot-resisting properties Redwood is free from pitch and other highly inflammable resinous substances, therefore reduces the fire hazardwhereverused. Beingunusually free from knots, splits, checks and other defects, there is little waste in Redwood lumber. The builder’s time is saved in working with Redwood. Having a close grain and smooth texture, Redwood takes and holds paint well. In a Redwood house, repair and up-keep expenses are reduced to a minimum.
For the convenience of architects and builders we have recently issued our “Construction Digestˮ and our “Engineering Digestˮ. Our New
York or Chicago office will gladly send these publications on request.
CHICAGO
2065 McCormick Bldg.
NEW YORK
831 No. 40 Rector St. Bldg.
SAN FRANCISCO 311 California St.
LOS ANGELES
Central Bldg.. 6th and
THE PACIFIC LUMBER CO. of IllinoisPACIFIC LUMBER CO.
When this Redwood post was dug up after fifty years, it was still free from decay, proving that worms, insects and moisture, earth acids and salts do not destroy Redwood.
Redwood should be specified for
Exterior Construction
including — Colonial siding, clapboards, shingles, door and window frames — gutters, eaves, water tables and mudsills — porch rail, balusters and columns — mouldings and lattice — pickets and fencing — pergolas and greenhouses.
Interior Finish
Natural, stained or painted. Wood-block floors.
Industrial Uses
Tanks and vats for water, chemicals and oil — Factory roofs and gutters — Wood block flooring.
Wood Specialties
such as — Caskets and burial boxes — Incubators and ice cream cabinets Cigar and candy boxes-Furniture manufacturing, etc.
Railroad Uses
such as — Railroad ties and tunnel timbers — Signal wire conduits and water tanks — Car siding and roofing.
Farm and Dairy Uses
such as — Silos, tanks and troughs — Hog feeders and implement sheds — Wood block floors, etc.
“The Western Wood
for Eastern Homes”The Largest Manufacturers and Distributors of California Redwood
Residence — Highland. Park, Illinois Robert Seufarth. Architect, Chicago. Exterior of Redwood Sawn Shingles.