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If you’re looking to expand the natural look of your outdoor living space, look into Cedar Decking, as it offers a truly unique wood color as well as resistance to insects and decay.
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Incredible decks are an extension of living space. Decks can be designed and built as an excellent solution to sloping uneven or rocky terrain. Without compromising safety, all manner of deck shapes, sizes, and materials can be used to create a recreational family space with gazebos, BBQ pits, and comfortable seating.
Make your family’s deck the outdoor gathering place and the heart and soul of your yard, and add value to your home at the same time. To extend the natural tone of the yard and garden, families will often choose cedar decking for its truly unique color and natural resistance to insects and decay.
AWARD WINNING DECK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
M.E. Contracting is widely recognized as one of the GTA’s premier landscaping design & Deck construction company and we have the hardware to prove it.
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BENEFITS OF CEDAR DECKS
M.E. Contracting offers real Western Red Decking Lumber because it’s one of the most beautiful deck-building materials to work with. Western Red Cedar is a highly aromatic wood that is prized for its amazing color and grain. It has a Janka hardness of 900, meaning it’s a durable wood and yet it’s still easy to work with. It is stainable or paintable. Western Red Cedar Lumber is backyard bliss. M.E. Contracting loves using it to turn your Toronto Landscaping daydreams into reality because Western Red Cedar is:
- Straight lumber and will lay flat, being resistant to warping and twisting
- Versatile with a large range of lengths, widths, and thicknesses
- Sturdy, Structurally solid and retains fasteners
- Water-resistant unlike other natural woods
- Environmentally ideal, being a renewable and sustainable resource
- Pitch and sap resin-free
- Resistant to rot and insects due to its natural tannins and oils
Why Choose Cedar Wood
Homeowners love the magic that their Western Red Cedar decking brings to their hardscape because of it:
- Rich range and amazing color variations of cream, mellow honey, pinkish/purple, and deep red-brown tones
- Goes with any style of home, traditional or contemporary
- Has many choices of knotty to clear grades, and smooth or combed surfaces
- Has natural sound-dampening qualities
- Does not emit greenhouse gases like man-made composite decking
- Is less expensive than other decking options
- Lasts 15 to 20 years
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Cedar Decks - Care and Maintenance Tips
Although very durable, Western Red Cedar is natural wood and its life span, beauty, and performance can be enhanced and extended when protected against severe rain, snow, and sunny weather conditions. The horizontal surface will endure the wearing and abrasive effects of foot traffic, pets, and furniture scrapes.
Penetrating finishes are often used on cedar and will not peel, flake, or crack. They help protect the wood’s surface by repelling water. They can contain mildewcides and fungicides to increase the durability of the finish. M.E. Contracting gives you a choice of:
- Water-repellent preservatives – to bring out the natural cedar colors with a finish that is very effective in preventing water absorption; it is essentially colorless but does contain ultraviolet light blockers
- Semi-transparent stains – for a finish with color pigments to enhance or change the cedar’s color, help block sunlight, and increase the deck’s service life
Cedar is prized for its long-lasting qualities and beauty. To ensure that your deck will deliver decades of service, you’ll want to allow it to dry out after rain. Do this by keeping the surface swept free of leaves, pine needles, dirt, and other debris. Move your planters, benches, and other outside furniture from time to time to allow the deck beneath to dry out thoroughly. Every two to four years, your deck will need to be washed and a new stain or a water-repellent wood preservative finish applied.
Let the design professionals at M.E. Contracting help you with the Cedar Deck you’ve been dreaming about. We have the expertise to make your deck a favorite family space. You are invited to call, stop by our offices, or visit us online to obtain a hassle-free consultation.
TORONTO'S CEDAR DECK BUILDER
Known for our award-winning Toronto deck-building services, M.E. Contracting is a distinguished deck builder located in Toronto. Serving the Greater Toronto Area, including North York, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, and surrounding regions, we are acknowledged as a top-tier deck builder.
CEDAR DECK CONSTRUCTION FAQS
Are you thinking about using cedar wood for your new deck? We have the expertise to answer your questions as you embark on this home improvement project!
How often should a cedar deck be sealed?
You should reseal and stain your cedar deck every two to three years.
What is the lifespan of cedar decks?
Depending on care and environmental factors, a cedar deck may endure up to fifteen to twenty years or longer. It’s a hard wood that doesn’t absorb moisture and is inherently resistant to rot, deterioration, and insect infestations.
How can I prevent the greying of my cedar deck?
Applying a protective finish, staining your wood, or doing both is the best method to preserve its warm orange and red tones.