Adding a beautiful deck or fence to your property can substantially boost your home’s curb appeal and total value. If you’re not sure what type of lumber to use for your next big project, consider using western red cedar. Here’s a quick look at what makes western red cedar an excellent choice:
- Beauty: When most people imagine cedar, they imagine the warm, red tone of western red cedar. The beautiful color and luster of western red cedar offers an evocative contrast to the green in your landscape, and is well-loved by many. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home or prepare it for sale, western red cedar will make your property glow.
- Durability: Most homeowners want their lumber to be much more than simply beautiful. If you use western red cedar for your fence, deck, or patio cover, you’ll be pleased to find that its natural oils prevent damage from rot, decay, and insects. Also, its lack of resin and pitch makes western red cedar an excellent lumber for staining and sealing.
- Ease of Use: Like most other kinds of lumber, western red cedar can be cut and molded into virtually any shape. However, western red cedar is more stable than most other softwoods, which means it will stay flat and straight no matter how you use it.
- Sustainability: Western red cedar is extremely plentiful in North America, and is infinitely renewable. If you’re looking for an environmentally responsible material for your next building project, choose western red cedar.
If you’d like to check out western red cedar for yourself, come by J & W Lumber. Whether you’re planning on building a wraparound deck or a small garden box, we’re happy to supply you with all the outdoor building materials you need. To learn more about our selection, call us at one of our six locations today.
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