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Redwood—one of nature’s longest-lasting, strongest, most beautiful and environmentally-friendly building materials—is commonly used for decking, siding, and timbers because of its natural beauty and resistance to decay. This course covers the sustainable attributes of redwood building products, including a discussion of redwood lumber grades, characteristics, and applications. Also presented are the results of a recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing redwood and plastic-composite decking options and information about redwood’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain why selecting redwood is an environmentally-friendly choice.
- Identify the most sustainable forest management methods and define the initiatives of The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
- Understand the results of a redwood LCA and EPD and the relevance to sustainable building practices.
- List the green features and unique attributes of redwood that combine to make it an ideal building material choice.
- Discuss the lumber grades, finishing options, maintenance recommendations, and the variety of applications of redwood.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Jessica Hewitt on behalf of Humboldt Sawmill Company. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Jessica Hewitt
Title: Director, Marketing, Humboldt Redwood
Background: Jessica Hewitt received a B.S. degree in Marketing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and an International MBA (IMBA) degree from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. She has worked in the lumber and building materials industry since 2005, with a focus on brand development, market awareness, and customer preference for Redwood lumber.
