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Landscaping Of Hindu Religious Places
Traditionally Hindu tepmples were located either on hills or forests or river banks.In ancient times, the temples were constructed in such locations .....
A Favorite of the West: Redwood DeckingTraditionally Hindu tepmples were located either on hills or forests or river banks.In ancient times, the temples were constructed in such locations .....
Redwood decking has been a favorite building material in the Western US for decades. It is beautiful and long lasting, making it the perfect material for an outdoor deck.
Unfortunately, most redwood comes from the old-growth redwood forests in California. This is a renewable resource, but we are using our forest products faster than they are growing, so it is not infinitely renewable.
Why Do We Love Redwood Decking?
The very characteristics that make redwood trees live for hundreds and hundreds of years are the characteristics that make redwood decking a favorite choice. It is naturally fire resistant, naturally resistant to insects and to rot, and the wood is easy to work with and doesn' t warp. It' s durable and beautiful, whether sealed to protect the rosy color or allowed to weather to a silvery color.
Environmentally Sound Redwood Decking
There are two ways to have your cake and eat it, too. Two ways to have a beautiful redwood deck without depleting old-growth forests.
FCS (Forest Council Stewardship) Certified redwood decking has been grown and harvested according to specific environmental standards. FSC supports forest management that is environmentally friendly, while still harvesting and using forest products sensibly. FCS products are certified in growing and processing, and you can trace an FSC product' s life backward to the land it was grown on.
The other way to have a redwood deck without depleting forest reserves is to use reclaimed redwood decking. When wood is reclaimed, structures that are scheduled to be torn down are salvaged instead. All metal is removed from the wood, and it is re-milled and re-planed.
Because redwood decking is naturally resistant to rot and insects, it does not need to be chemically preserved. Chemical preservatives in wood can leach into the ground and may be dangerous, especially for children and small animals. That makes certified or reclaimed redwood an environmentally friendly wood to use in building a deck.
The cost of redwood decking has risen in recent years and the quality has gone down because of forest depletion. More knots and holes are allowed in premium grade redwood than before because smaller trees are being harvested. Redwood decking is still available, and it is still a good choice for an outdoor deck, but there are many new materials available that look astonishingly like redwood decking, but are less costly and have many advantages over redwood.
Whether you choose real redwood decking, or a synthetic version, you' ll love your redwood deck.
Summer Survival
Summer Survival
The summer season is here and along with it comes summer vacation for the school-aged kids. Moms are now responsible for coming up with the .....
Summer Survival
The summer season is here and along with it comes summer vacation for the school-aged kids. Moms are now responsible for coming up with the .....