Characteristics of dawn redwood were first known from fossils. Dawn redwood is a fast growing softwood tree if grown in good conditions with lots of water.

Q. I am trying to use 2 x 4 and 2 x 6s from the local lumber yard, but I see that the actual size varies a little bit. Why is this, as I thought all pieces were supposed to be the same?

Q. We have some white oak lumber that has a dark outside color, but the inside is whiter in color, which creates a big issue. Do you know what is going on?

Q. We are having problems with our door panels cupping and the glue joints showing. Any insight?

Q. We buy steamed walnut. Sometimes we love the results. Other times, the color is not very uniform. What should we use to judge the customer's steaming process?

Lauan is one common name for lumber from a large number (over 120) of species in the Shorea genus. These trees are grown in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Q. We get our lumber at 6 to 8 percent MC. We check its moisture to confirm. So, should we set the plant at 7.0 percent EMC (halfway between), or should we set the plant a little drier, like 6.8 percent EMC because we want to discourage any drying at all?

Q. Can you suggest some alternate species, at lower cost, for oak, maple, walnut and cherry?

Q. What causes buckle in veneer? Is it something that my supplier or that I am doing wrong?

In addition to traditional uses for furniture and cabinets, if you need a beautiful red hard floor or are making furniture for outdoor use, including hot tubs, this is the premium species.