The natural look of the wood will make you fall in love with decks that are well designed and built with it. They are affordable and easily maintained with a variety of panels like pressure-treated wood, redwood, or cedar lumber that has good strength and durability which makes them perfect for deck construction. We want to help you choose the material that will suit you and your needs best. Below are important facts about the three most popular wood decking materials to help you make better decisions for your deck.
Pressure-Treated Wood
Pressure-treated wood is wood that has been treated with chemicals to make it less susceptible to fire, withstand decay, mold, insect damage, and water damage. There are different varieties of pressure-treated woods made for different projects. Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) pressure-treated lumber and alkaline copper quat (ACQ) pressure-treated lumber are the two varieties commonly used for deck building. Both materials, however, are of different grades and offer slightly different benefits. That is why Logan Deck & Fence installers will help you choose the right treated wood material for your outdoor deck.
Facts about pressure-treated lumber decks
Ability to last
pressure-treated lumber is treated with chemicals like chromium which is a bactericide, copper a fungicide, and arsenate which helps it resist insect damage and mold damage. In all, these properties of pressure-treated lumber help prolong the lifespan of decks built with it compared to the lifespan of decks built on treated wood.
Cost
Pressure-treated woods are cheap and affordable compared to other tropical decking materials like redwood and cedar. Contact us and we will give you an affordable material and installation quote for your pressure-treated wood deck.
Appearance
Pressure-treated lumber is still wood and looks the same except that it is treated with chemicals to enhance it. It takes up stains well and can be painted as desired. Treated woods are easy to work with, can be cut and shaped as desired. With pressure-treated woods, you can easily build any style of deck that you want in a very short amount of time because it is easily customizable.
Upkeep
Pressure-treated wood will splinter or crack and it's color will fade as it weathers. Therefore, there is a need to stain decks built with it at least once or twice in a year and resealing done at least once in a year or two. Since they are made with chemicals that are dangerous to us when exposed to them, It is highly advisable that protective clothing and measures are taking when working with pressure-treated wood. The maintenance job is best left for professionals like us.
pressure-treated lumber is treated with chemicals like chromium which is a bactericide, copper a fungicide, and arsenate which helps it resist insect damage and mold damage. In all, these properties of pressure-treated lumber help prolong the lifespan of decks built with it compared to the lifespan of decks built on treated wood.
Cost
Pressure-treated woods are cheap and affordable compared to other tropical decking materials like redwood and cedar. Contact us and we will give you an affordable material and installation quote for your pressure-treated wood deck.
Appearance
Pressure-treated lumber is still wood and looks the same except that it is treated with chemicals to enhance it. It takes up stains well and can be painted as desired. Treated woods are easy to work with, can be cut and shaped as desired. With pressure-treated woods, you can easily build any style of deck that you want in a very short amount of time because it is easily customizable.
Upkeep
Pressure-treated wood will splinter or crack and it's color will fade as it weathers. Therefore, there is a need to stain decks built with it at least once or twice in a year and resealing done at least once in a year or two. Since they are made with chemicals that are dangerous to us when exposed to them, It is highly advisable that protective clothing and measures are taking when working with pressure-treated wood. The maintenance job is best left for professionals like us.
Redwood
Redwoods are good for any type of home deck you want to install and are naturally stable and remain straight as deck boards. It has two main predominant colors which are cinnamon-red and creamy yellow. Redwoods retain their eye-catching reddish look for long after being used to build decks and can last up to 30 years. Redwoods come in many grades e.g architectural grades, clear heart grades, garden grades, and more. To build that perfect durable deck for you, we must help you make the right choice of material to use.
Facts about redwood decks
Ability to last
Redwoods are very durable when compared to pressure-treated woods because they can resist warping, twisting, and cupping as it weathers. They can also resist rot and insect damage without the help of preservatives, making decks built with it to last for up to 30 years.
Cost
Redwoods are expensive when compared to pressure-treated woods and they are priced according to their dimensions. We will give you a good material and installation price at Logan Deck & Fence.
Appearance
Redwoods have a long, straight grainy look with a dark reddish color that makes them look better and beautiful for decks when compared to other home wood decks. Most homeowners will opt-in for redwoods simply because of their appealing nature.
Upkeep
Redwoods are safer and easier to maintain compared to pressure-treated woods. Its main drawback is that its color still fades away when it is in contact with the sunlight for some time and will need to be maintained to maintain its color. For longevity redwoods require cleaning at least once a week and resealing every two years.
Redwoods are very durable when compared to pressure-treated woods because they can resist warping, twisting, and cupping as it weathers. They can also resist rot and insect damage without the help of preservatives, making decks built with it to last for up to 30 years.
Cost
Redwoods are expensive when compared to pressure-treated woods and they are priced according to their dimensions. We will give you a good material and installation price at Logan Deck & Fence.
Appearance
Redwoods have a long, straight grainy look with a dark reddish color that makes them look better and beautiful for decks when compared to other home wood decks. Most homeowners will opt-in for redwoods simply because of their appealing nature.
Upkeep
Redwoods are safer and easier to maintain compared to pressure-treated woods. Its main drawback is that its color still fades away when it is in contact with the sunlight for some time and will need to be maintained to maintain its color. For longevity redwoods require cleaning at least once a week and resealing every two years.
Cedar
Cedars are solid light woods which are sustainable and do not emit greenhouse gas meaning that it is eco-friendly. It is soft and therefore makes it easy to work with. Cedars are heat resistant and will remain cool during the summer seasons. It also has less oil making it accept stains easily.
Facts about cedar decks
Ability to last
Cedars won’t warp or cup because of their moisture. They also have a low flame-spread rate and contain a natural compound called thujaplicins that helps preserve it well. The dark-colored heartwood fragrance of cedars helps them to resist rot and insect damage.
Cost
Cedars come in different types and so are the prices. Contact us and we will give you both material and installation costs.
Appearance
Fresh cut cedars come in a wide range of honey/peach shades of light brown. Cedars can also be made to look more beautiful by sanding, staining, and treating it to finish.
Upkeep
Cedars are easier to maintain compared to pressure-treated woods. In general, it requires regular sweeping at least once or twice per week. Deep cleaning at least once or twice per year to remove dirt. Restaining and resealing every few years.
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Cedars won’t warp or cup because of their moisture. They also have a low flame-spread rate and contain a natural compound called thujaplicins that helps preserve it well. The dark-colored heartwood fragrance of cedars helps them to resist rot and insect damage.
Cost
Cedars come in different types and so are the prices. Contact us and we will give you both material and installation costs.
Appearance
Fresh cut cedars come in a wide range of honey/peach shades of light brown. Cedars can also be made to look more beautiful by sanding, staining, and treating it to finish.
Upkeep
Cedars are easier to maintain compared to pressure-treated woods. In general, it requires regular sweeping at least once or twice per week. Deep cleaning at least once or twice per year to remove dirt. Restaining and resealing every few years.
Not sure which wood deck materials to go for?
Contact us the best deck contractors near you to help you out.
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75 W 200 N #134
Logan UT 84321
435-485-7327
Sunday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Monday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
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