For decking that's 100 percent heartwood, consider construction heart redwood. The best grades of red cedar decking are (listed from most expensive and clearest, to least expensive and most knotty ...

Natural-wood decking products can be roughly divided into three categories: pressure-treated lumber, redwood and cedar, and tropical hardwoods. You'll find most types of wood decking at your local ...

Contrary to popular belief, redwood can be a very environmentally-friendly building material especially when compared to many types of composite decking. The key to maintaining a “green ...

A Redwood decks are justly renowned for their beauty, particularly when new. As you know, they have a rich red color that turns gray, and eventually black, when exposed to the elements.

Q: I'm about to build a deck and love the look and feel of real wood. All the composite decking materials try to mimic wood, so there must be a reason for that. I've got my eye on redwood and ...

Publication Date: Friday Dec 29, 2000 Too late to seal a redwood deck? If the wood is sound, it can be sanded and sealed--or turned over. by Lynn Comeskey ...

All the composite decking materials try to mimic wood, so there must be a reason for that. I'm considering redwood … Q: I'm planning to build a new deck and really love the look and feel of real ...

Dear Ken: I love my new deck, and I want to keep that pretty redwood color. Can I use a clear stain? — Brad Answer: The reddish-blond color of new redwood is gorgeous. The color components in ...

Q Our old redwood deck is falling apart. How can we “green” our rebuilding project? A Sun, wind, rain, tree sap, greasy grills – we demand a lot from our beloved decks! How can you ensure ...