A
deck made with Western Red Cedar, one of the world's
most beautiful woods, is apt to be one of the
best looking decks in the neighborhood. But Western
Red Cedar decks have much more going for them
than good looks alone. Extending living space
to the outdoors, integrating home and landscape,
making use of damp or uneven terrain and giving
a contemporary look to a traditionally- styled
home are just a few of the ways that decks make
life a little better.
Once the decision has been made to build a deck,
the choice of decking material is just as important
as good design and quality construction. In today's
environmentally conscious society, the natural
choice is Western Red Cedar.
All wood used in the outdoors must be protected
against decay and insect attack. Not only is Western
Red Cedar one of the few woods with its own preservative
oils, its freedom from pitch and resin makes it
an excellent base for protective coatings. And
cedar has other natural qualities that make it
the best choice for decking. It is the most stable
of British Columbia's softwoods, so Western Red
Cedar decks stay flat and straight and resist
checking.
Western Red Cedar decks are firm but resilient
underfoot, not hard and unyielding. The wood is
light weight, easily worked and ideal for almost
all types of finishes. It has an elegance that
complements any architectural style and a beauty
that blends into all landscapes.
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the reasons for building a deck, there is just
one natural choice of decking material. Available
in a wide range of grades and sizes, and price-competitive
with lesser materials, Western Red Cedar decks
are the beautiful, practical, long-lasting complement
to any home.
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