Advanced Specification Details of Redwood Lumber & Timbers

This course offers detailed information about modern Redwood timberland management approaches that contribute to the species’ long-term sustainability as a building material.

The course also provides insight into how third-party certification helps the Redwood industry communicate environmental stewardship.

The course details how wood is created through the process of photosynthesis and how carbon is sequestered long-term in wood products, drawing a connection between sustainably sourced Redwood lumber products and the ability to achieve carbon-neutral standards.

Lastly, the course defines Redwood grades and performance characteristics and describes how these properties achieve building code acceptance..