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 ...

Homeowner Gitta Killian said after several years of staining her redwood deck to restore its natural shade, her husband, ... -- Synthetic decks usually come in one or two colors.

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.

Exotic wood choices. These species are more durable, more difficult to work with and more expensive,” says The Home Depot.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I personally prefer the look of redwood for decks but should add that the price of quality redwood decking has really gone up substantially over the past 10 years.

Q:Following this winter's heavy rain, I am refreshing my redwood deck's protection from the elements. For the past 20 years, I have used Cabot's Solid Color Acrylic Deck Stain, which has worn ...