Decking
Western Red Cedar is naturally resistant to rot, decay and insect attacks which means replacing random rotten boards in your deck is a thing of the past!
Whether you’re remodeling, adding on to, or starting a brand-new deck from scratch, working with Cedar makes the process much easier. Boards lay straight and flat which make it easy to fit each one in place, and the lightweight nature of Cedar means you won’t have to break your back lugging pieces around your yard or worksite.
Western Red Cedar has a low density which means that it has a high thermal insulating value. This value means your deck is safer for bare feet and pets during summer months when decks can get really hot.
Siding
There are a lot of synthetic wood siding alternatives on the market today that boast about their ability to “mimic wood grain” textures. Try as they might, these products just can’t compare to the real thing.
Western Red Cedar is naturally pitch and resin free which means it takes to stains, oils, paints and finishes exceptionally well – making your options for color virtually limitless.
Upon installation your home will be upgraded with the natural warmth and beauty of Cedar, but if that doesn’t suit the look you’re going for, changing it is easy! Unlike synthetic materials, Cedar can be restored and refinished once it’s color fades, giving you the chance to change the color or keep it the same and just freshen it up.
The thermal properties of Cedar will also help conserve energy by keeping warm air in during the cold months, and cold air in during those where temperatures may be scorching.
Indoor
There are many options when it comes to adding Cedar to the interior of your home. Exposed beams can add subtle natural warmth to your home while also fulfilling its structural purpose. Western Red Cedar also takes fasteners easily without splitting which makes it perfect for hanging fixtures and accents.
In large, open spaces, the acoustical properties of Cedar can help dampen sound or aid in confining it to certain areas. Adding Cedar paneling to ceilings, walls, or floors will help in places like high-ceiling living rooms, game rooms, kids’ playrooms, and lofts.
Click the link below to check out ways our customers have used Cedar and other woods indoors:
Outdoor
From pergolas to fences, outdoor kitchens to saunas, using Western Red Cedar to build your outdoor structure provides all the qualities mentioned above and more. With its natural ability to resist rot and decay, you don’t need to worry about submitting Cedar to too much moisture, making it a great option in wet areas like the PNW, or in applications where it is in contact with the ground (like fencing.)
Click the link below to check out our gallery of customer pergolas, trellises and more:
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