 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.
 Whatever
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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