Working With a Natural Compound to Protect Red Cedar. April 21, 2006. By David Bradley. ... Non-cedar decks don't feature such important compounds with fancy names, ...

Whether you’ve decided this is the year you’ll add a deck to your home, or you’re still pondering the project, as soon as you say the words: “I want to build a deck,” … ...

And there's no better time than right now to preserve these innate preservatives and extend the working life of your deck with a few minutes of TLC. Non-cedar decks don't feature compounds with ...

Watch Episode 4 of our DIY red cedar project — see how we get one step closer to bringing this vision to life! #DIYProject ...

Most people seem to prefer redwood and cedar decks for all the obvious reasons -- they are naturally resistant to insects, rot and decay and sturdy enough to hold a party of people without collapsing.

The experts agree that cedar is the best wood for a deck. It's relatively cheap, naturally rot-resistant, and looks as good as much more expensive wood species.

The deck has gone high tech. Wood decks are rapidly being replaced by plastic, aluminum and other man-made decking materials, which are prized for their easy maintenance. Builders are making decks … ...

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