TODAY'S CEDAR FOR YOUR GREAT OUTDOORS

Western Red Cedar is perfectly suited for your outdoor projects. Naturally decay-resistant, light in weight, easy to work, this durable wood is as practical as it is good looking.

SOME COMMON USES FOR RED CEDAR ARE:

Decking

Decks are a satisfying and simple way to extend your home's living area outdoors - whether your space is an urban condominium, an expansive suburban estate, or something in between.

Western Red Cedar is perfectly suited for deck and outdoor stair and railing construction. Naturally decay-resistant, light in weight, easy to work, this handsome, durable wood complements any architectural style.

In adapting deck ideas to your own site, select lumber sizes appropriate for larger or smaller decks. Beam sizes for load bearing structures should be calculated using span tables available through national building codes, grading agencies and retail lumber dealers.

Fences & Gates	Trellis
Lattice	Arbors
Siding	Gazebos
Planters

CEDAR, NATURALLY:

For centuries Western Red Cedar has been the Pacific Northwest's "heritage" outdoor building material - for some very natural reasons:

Natural durability. Cedar's natural preservative oil eliminates the need for further chemical treatments, unless the wood is in direct contact with the ground.

Natural stability. Cedar resists cracking, warping, cupping and pulling loose from fasteners.

Natural working ease. Cedar is uncommonly light in weight, cuts cleanly and easily.

Natural beauty. Cedar's richness of grain, color and texture complement any architectural style.

THE FINISHING TOUCH

While Cedar can be left unfinished for a rustic weathered look, the use of a quality finish can enhance both its good looks and its natural characteristics.

Red Cedar accepts a wide range of stains in your choice of tinted transparent finishes for a natural effect, or lightly pigmented semitransparent finishes. The latter are available in a spectrum of colors.

Look for a coating that offers good fungicide and ultraviolet shielding properties as well as additional preservatives to protect your project's youthful complexion. Varnishes and other film-forming coatings which can crack and peel are not recommended for use on Cedar.

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10900 N Lamar Blvd.,
Austin, TX 78753
Phone: 512/834-1200

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