There has been a lot of talk about how California Redwood makes the better wood sign board. Some sign people even suggest they only use “Clear All Heart Redwood, most of which is old growth. Well, Im sorry, I dont care how well managed or thoughtful - old growth Redwood forests are NOT a sustainable resource. These same folks will often suggest that Redwood takes and holds paint better than Cedar - that Western Red Cedar doesn’t even come close. Im afraid these folks have it all backwards!

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