To make the most of your new redwood deck, integrate it with an overall landscape plan. New shrubs, trees, garden areas, walkways and other landscaping elements can enhance the appearance and utility of your deck. Even raised decks require some sort of ground-cover treatment beneath the deck. Consider the materials you will use. Knot-textured Construction Heart and Construction Common redwood are perfect for outdoor building projects, especially decks.
Redwood is cost-effective and resists shrinking, warping and checking.
Redwood decks simply last longer and age beautifully, looking good ten, fifteen and twenty years after construction. Poor quality fasteners will react with redwood's natural, decay-resisting extractives, causing unsightly stains. A good finish will enhance the beauty of your redwood deck and help protect the wood from the elements. Read labels carefully. With good planning and design for your redwood deck addition, you can have a shady section as well as a sunny section.