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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Coast Redwood is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameSequoia sempervirens
Janka hardness450 lbf
Average dried weight26 lb/ft³
Best fitTrim
Overview
Why choose Coast Redwood?
Coast Redwood is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Coastal part of the northwestern United States, between southwestern Oregon and central California. Common uses include trim, exterior furniture, decking, posts, beams, construction lumber and veneer.
Scientific nameSequoia sempervirens
DistributionCoastal part of the northwestern United States, between southwestern Oregon and central California
ShrinkageRadial: 2.4%, Tangential: 4.7%, Volumetric: 6.9%, T/R Ratio: 2 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated moderately durable through very durable against decay.
Coast Redwood colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood goes from a pale pinkish brown through a deep reddish brown. The sapwood is pale white or yellow.
The grain is generally straight, although figured pieces may be wavy or irregular. The texture is coarse and the sheen is low.
Working notes
Normally easy to work using hand tools or power machinery, yet planer tearout can show up on figured pieces whose grain is curly, wavy or irregular. It glues and finishes well.
Severe reactions seldom occur, but coast redwood is reported as a sensitizer.
Coast Redwood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Coast Redwood
Best projects
Common uses include trim, exterior furniture, decking, posts, beams, construction lumber and veneer.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Coast Redwood from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Coast Redwood FAQ
What is Coast Redwood best used for?
Common uses include trim, exterior furniture, decking, posts, beams, construction lumber and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Coast Redwood beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Coast Redwood?
The buying section on this page links to any Coast Redwood Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.