Decking Choices
Your Building Centers (YBC) offers 3 main types of wood for decking: Cedar, Redwood and Ipe. YBC also carries treated wood that helps with preservation. Below you can find which type of decking material suits your needs.
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Cedar is a good choice for deck building material because of its combination of unique properties. It is dimensionally stable, meaning that it lays flat and stays straight. Even grain and consistent density make it less likely to warp, cup or twist. It has a rich, warm aesthetic offering a range of natural hues, tight grain patterns and soft textures. Western Red Cedar is the most widely available cedar type across the U.S.
Features of Cedar:
Durability- Cedar is a durable wood that is naturally resistant to rot, decay and insect attacks, and resists moisture absorption, so it tends to last longer, needs less maintenance, and doesn’t warp or split as easily.
Eco-friendly- Cedar, along with other natural woods, are more environmentally superior to synthetic products. It has a net negative greenhouse gas effect (it removes these gasses from the atmosphere), and is renewable and biodegradable. It’s also produced from sustainably managed forests, so it doesn’t degrade natural forests.
Versatility- Cedar is better for accepting and holding many different stains, bleaches, colors, and translucent finishes. Cedar is also available in different dimensions, textures, and grades.
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