This salvaged Redwood is vacuum dried but may contain some residual moisture which may lead to some minor end checks. It has been planed on two sides and has wax sealed ends. It has great workability as well as fantastic coloring! Workability with cutting and gluing is good. Use this for countertops, bar tops, side & end tables, mantels, dining tables and other fine woodworking projects. We know you will enjoy working this Pacific Northwest gem.