Characteristics of Figured Redwood
Origin of Wood Type California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia
Botanical Name Sequoia sempervirens
Specific Gravity 0.42
Avg. Weight Per BF 2.17 lb/ bf
Color Range Red – Brown
Rarity / Availability Burl & figured material is rare. We typically stock figured/burled Redwood only – no “plain” stock. We also carry “Sinker Redwood” (water- salvaged, reclaimed material).
Typical Avg. Width 4″ to 24″, can be found extremely wide
Typical Avg. Length 3′ to 16′
Avg. Waste Factor 0.3
Wood Uses Furniture, Musical Instruments, Veneer, Wood Turning, Posts, Panels, Telephone Poles, Exterior Projects and much more
Lumber Grades Burl, Figured, Reclaimed
Other Trade Names Redwood, California Redwood, Vavona Burr, Sinker Redwood, Water Salvaged Redwood, Reclaimed Redwood, Sequoia

Characteristics of Figured Redwood
Origin of Wood Type California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia
Botanical Name Sequoia sempervirens
Specific Gravity 0.42
Avg. Weight Per BF 2.17 lb/ bf
Color Range Red – Brown
Rarity / Availability Burl & figured material is rare. We typically stock figured/burled Redwood only – no “plain” stock. We also carry “Sinker Redwood” (water- salvaged, reclaimed material).
Typical Avg. Width 4″ to 24″, can be found extremely wide
Typical Avg. Length 3′ to 16′
Avg. Waste Factor 0.3
Wood Uses Furniture, Musical Instruments, Veneer, Wood Turning, Posts, Panels, Telephone Poles, Exterior Projects and much more
Lumber Grades Burl, Figured, Reclaimed
Other Trade Names Redwood, California Redwood, Vavona Burr, Sinker Redwood, Water Salvaged Redwood, Reclaimed Redwood, Sequoia