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Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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Posted by
walnutcreek (
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Mon, Apr 30, 12 at 15:35
| Having to have our deck rebuilt. Contractor I am considering would use Western Red Cedar.
Is that wood good for a deck? |
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RE: Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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| What part of the deck is he planning on using the Western Red Cedar for? |
RE: Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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| To the best of my understanding, all of the deck: flooring, handrails, pergola, lattice, etc. |
RE: Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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| My main question was the deck framing not being built from WRC as it is a soft wood and not strong enough for substructure. No issues at all from my end on using it for any of the above as a matter of fact it is very often used as your describing it. |
RE: Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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| Be aware that WRC will turn grey within a year. |
RE: Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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| Thank you very much millworkman. I am going to query the contractor to find out what they will use for the deck framing as that was not listed in the estimate. I don't know if he plans on using the current framing or not, but will find out. Ntruro, I don't mind the grey at all, but thanks for the insite. |
RE: Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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| Just got the info that the deck graming will be treated ground contact pine. Does that sound like it will be okay? |
RE: Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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| Sorry, the word should have been framing not graming. Is treated ground contact pine a good choice for the framing? |
RE: Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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Some Cabot stain will arrest, or help that graying.
Be aware, WRC is soft compared to other woods, so moving furniture, walking in heels are considerations. |
RE: Deck Built with Western Red Cedar Question
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| Treated Ground Contact Pine would be the correct choice for the framing. |
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