What is the average cost of Cedar Decking?

 

• Cedar is 40-80% more expensive than pressure treated lumber.

 

 

 

Will the colour of my Cedar change with time?

 

Cedar left untreated and exposed to the sun will turn a greyish colour. Most of the greyish colour can be removed with a pressure washer.

 

 

What to do when staining or sealing Cedar

 

• Before you treat the cedar make sure to wash the surface free from residue and dirt. A great way to clean your cedar deck is to use a pressure washer in most cases it will even remove the gray colour that is caused by untreated cedar which is exposed to the sun for long periods of time.

 

• Cedar decking works well with such finishes as oil-based stains and paints, also remember to look for a treatment that offers good mildicide and ultraviolet shielding properties, as well as additional preservatives in order to protect the youthfulness of the cedar.

 

• You should reapply the finish  every one-two years.

 

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About Building with Cedar

 

• To improve the strength of your deck we use pressure treated lumber to freame as it is much stronger than Cedar

 

• Cedar is one of the most beautiful choices of wood to use for your decking; it’s durable, long lasting and has a class that lasts the life of the wood.

 

• To see a chat that compares the pros and cons of Cedar lumber against other popular decking choices please click Read More

 

 

 

A deck that dries after wetting will last longer than one that stays damp. 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.

 

Source http://www.cedar-deck.org/finishing_cedar_decks/maintenance.htm