How much does cedar decking cost?

The average cost of basic cedar decking is about $4.63 per linear foot.

How long do cedar decks last?

With proper care, they can last 25 to 40 years. Not maintaining the deck can diminish that time to about 10 to 15 years.

How wide are cedar deck boards?

Cedar deck boards are typically 5.56 inches wide.

Do cedar decks need to be treated?

Cedar needs to remain well-sealed or stained. You can always go with an unstained, rustic look, but you’ll still have to seal it every few years.

What are the advantages of cedar decks?

They’re durable and attractive, available in many different textures, dimensions, and grades. They’re also an environmentally-friendly, affordable choice.

What are the disadvantages of cedar decks?

As a softer wood, cedar can be easily scratched or dented. It needs maintenance every few years.

Is cedar better than pressure-treated wood for decks?

Pressure-treated wood is treated with chemical preservatives meant to prevent weather and insect damage, as well as rotting and fungus. Pressure-treated wood probably won’t look good as long as cedar. For example, a deck might last 30 years, but it could appear worn out 25 of those years. Pressure-treated wood is also susceptible to moisture problems.

Learn about Cedar Decking

Cedar wood used as deck boards, posts, and beams, offers the benefit of being rot resistant and does not require finishing. Western Red Cedar is the most available, and has a beautiful reddish hue that gradually turns grey.

Seek locally harvested cedar where available. Look for FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) Certification, for assurance that forest products have been sustainably harvested. In areas where Western Red Cedar or Eastern White Cedar do not grow in abundance, see if there are other natural woods with rot-resistant properties. Hemlock and tamarack are popular rot-resistant alternatives.

Cedar is a natural wood that lasts a long time without additional wood preservatives.

Two places in the world claim to host the world's largest deck chair - Winton, Australia, and Bournemouth, UK. Both chairs are immense, high enough to need a ladder or ropes to climb into, and spacious enough to seat more than 50 people.