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What a Cedar Deck Involves in Portland
The classic Northwest deck: real cedar boards on a frame built to drain and dry. New decks, resurfacing and sealing across Portland, West Linn, Oregon City and surrounding communities.
Cedar is the traditional decking wood in the Pacific Northwest. It has natural oils that help it resist rot and insects, it stays fairly stable as it wets and dries, and it's light and easy to work. A new cedar deck has a warm reddish color. Left alone, it weathers to silver gray; sealed every few years, it keeps more of its color and sheds water better.
Our wet season is hard on any wood deck. Rain, shade and fir needles hold moisture against the boards, and moss moves in on the north side of the house. A cedar deck lasts longest when water drains and the wood can dry: gaps between boards, airflow under the frame, sloped stair treads and a clear path for leaves to wash through. A cleaning and a fresh coat of sealer every couple of years do a lot.
Under the cedar boards, the frame is usually pressure-treated lumber, which handles ground contact better than cedar does. We flash the ledger where the deck meets the house and tape joist tops, the same as on any deck we build. Pressure-treated decking is also an option for a lower cost, though it's less stable and doesn't look like cedar. Cedar is easy to repair one board at a time, which is a real plus over the years.
Cedar vs Pressure-Treated Decking
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How a Cedar Deck Gets Built
Plan the deck
Size, layout and board grade chosen
Written estimate
Framing, decking and finish spelled out
Footings and frame
Pressure-treated frame, flashed ledger, taped joists
Lay the cedar
Boards gapped to drain, ends sealed
Finish and seal
Railing, stairs and optional sealer applied
What Affects the Cost of a Cedar Deck
Cedar usually costs less up front than composite. These are the things that decide where your deck lands.
Cedar grade
Clear cedar costs more than knotty grades but looks cleaner.
Size and height
Bigger and higher decks need more framing, posts and bracing.
Board size
Thicker boards span farther and feel more solid, at a higher cost.
Railing and stairs
Each run of stairs and every foot of railing adds to the job.
Sealing
A first coat of sealer can be included or done later.
Old deck removal
Tearing out and hauling away the old deck adds labor.
Every job gets a free written estimate before any work starts.
Why Portland Homeowners Call Your Business
Built to drain and dry
The details that keep cedar sound
Free written estimate
Full scope in writing before work begins
5-year workmanship warranty
On the decks we build
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Covered on every job
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