Western Red Cedar Decking - Real Cedar
Western Red Cedar Decking - A beautiful, environmentally-friendly, everlasting and low maintenance building material for backyard decks. Find a Real Cedar retailer.
Western Red Cedar: A Better Choice for Wood Decking, Siding & DIY
Western Red Cedar wood is a durable, weather-resistant & environmentally friendly choice for wood decking, siding & backyard projects. Learn more about Real Cedar.
Western Red Cedar Decking Care & Maintenance
Good maintenance practices for cedar decks include allowing proper water drainage; keeping the surface free of dirt, leaves, pine-needles and other debris; and moving planters, benches and other deck accessories from time to time to permit the deck beneath them to dry thoroughly.
Western Red Cedar Decking Specifications - Real Cedar
WRCLA Western Red Cedar decking is available in a selection of thicknesses, widths and lengths as shown in the table below. Maximum spans for decking shown in the table are based on a continuous beam with two equal spans and a concentrated load of …
Characteristics & Properties of Western Red Cedar
Some characteristics of Western Red Cedar includes physical properties (density, thermal, and durability), safety (flame spread index).
How to Finish and Maintain Your Cedar Deck
Want to know how to finish and maintain your cedar deck? The first step to finishing your deck is choosing your finish. New dry cedar decking, not previously exposed to the elements, may be finished immediately. But if reapplying any product, you need to clean your deck using a brush and soapy water. If mold or mildew is present, it needs to be ...
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Finishing Options for Your Cedar Deck
Below is a brief summary of how you can best enhance the performance of your deck with minimal maintenance. For a complete breakdown of best practices, download this free, comprehensive How to Finish Western Red Cedar guide.
Western Red Cedar Resource Library - Real Cedar
Welcome to our online resource library where you will find everything from detailed cedar specifications, project installation guides and much more.
How to Finish Western Red Cedar Decking
As soon as the deck is cleaned and fully dry, begin stain application immediately. For new decking, finishes can be factory-applied in many markets. But if you are doing it yourself on site, apply the stain to all 6 sides of each board prior to construction. Here’s a breakdown of how to apply various types of stains: