Decking A deck is a wonderful way to extend the living space of the house to the outside. The right choice of material, combined with quality construction and effective design can produce a functional, aesthetically pleasing deck.
White cedar is the best decking material available.
Physical Properties It would be wrong to think that because white cedar is soft it is not durable. The natural preservative oils in white cedar make it one of the most decay resistant, durable woods available. Though firm underfoot, it is not hard and unyielding and therefore more comfortable to walk, sit or lie on. And because the preservative oils in white cedar are natural, there are no chemicals leaching out from the wood's surface. Moreover, the supple texture make white cedar extremely stable and an unlikely candidate for warping, or checking.