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Redwood Shelters
Overhead structures of redwood give the
finishing touch of shelter to comprehen-
sive landscaping, creating shade and
spatial definition. Post-and-beam frames
support pitched or horizontal rafters,
spaced for varying degrees of shade or
to hold finer scale screening. Canvas or
plastic coverings provide rain protection.
In some situations permanent roofing is
appropriate. Vertical trellis panels offer
protection from sun and wind.
Redwood Planters
and Seating
Because redwood is naturally stable, it is
ideal for planters, seating and tables. These
elements can be movable or built-in.
Planters use Construction Heart or other
all-heartwood grades of redwood where
there is soil contact. Large planters, with
more than 1 foot of soil depth, may require
2-inch boards.
Seating is often as simple as providing
2x8 or 2x10 caps at low walls or planters.
Platform or backed benches may be
freestanding or components of other
elements. Install seatboards bark side up
to reduce grain raising and splintering.
Redwood Fences
Redwood garden grades create a pleas-
ant fencing with excellent stability and
durability. Fences of various heights and
in many patterns can be designed to
screen, protect, divide, decorate, shelter
and shade.
Whether they are distinctive or subtly
blended into an overall design, most
fences serve many purposes. The “good
neighbor” fence with its finished appear-
ance on both sides, enhances the value
of two properties. “Attractive nuisance”
fences, such as those required around
swimming pools, provide barriers. Retain-
ing walls, shelters, planters and benches
can be integrated with fence construction.