Use and Care Manual

California redwood is one of nature’s most maintenance-free building materials. It has a natural resistance to
decay and insects. Redwood’s natural stability means it shrinks, warps, and splits less than most other woods.
In addition, no other wood takes and holds finishes better than redwood.
Your Best Redwood Furniture will last for at least 5 years all-round weather conditions with normal
maintenance every year or so.
Being outside year round is rough on any woods finish. The surface absorbs UV rays, pollution, constant
variations in moisture and temperature and it also oxidizes. This is why most wood just doesn’t hold up and
the surface color slowly changes towards a grayish color over the years. But, with Best Redwood, you don’t
have to worry, your product will last decades and is not compromised in any way by the surface color change.
The secret to longevity with outdoor wood furniture is to keep the wood supple and not let it get too dry and
brittle over the years (or too wet if in contact with the ground).
We recommended you take a few minutes every year or so, to clean by either hosing down and/or
brushing/dusting away accumulated debris (no soap or chemicals needed). To keep the colors looking vibrant
for years, pick up 2 sheets of sandpaper (one 80 grit and one 180 grit). Go over the spots with 80 grit for ten
strokes or so and dust off. Then do the same with the fine 180 grit (redwood sands easily). For best results,
sand it in the direction of the grain (same direction of the growth lines in the wood). For example, on a picnic
tabletop, sand it in the lengthwise of the boards. Finally, dust off and you’re ready to re-apply the premium
outdoor wood sealant. Our products are finished with 1910 super deck transparent sealant and 1905 super
deck heart stain premium sealant that you can find on the internet or at any local wood shop.
For more information on how to take care of your redwood product visit: The California Redwood
Association