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Maintaining Your Deck


Real Cedar creates an inviting outdoor living room space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

All decks require some annual maintenance regardless of the material used – there is no such thing as a “No Maintenance” or “Maintenance Free” decking material. The good news is keeping a deck in top condition requires no more than an afternoon or two every couple of years (depending on your climate). Even a complete deck makeover can be relatively quick and easy – allowing you to clean, stain and finish a 1,000-square-foot deck all in one day.

A deck that dries after wetting will last longer than one that stays damp. Good maintenance practices for Cedar decks include allowing proper water drainage; keeping the surface free of dirt, leaves, pine-needles and other debris; and moving planters, benches and other deck accessories from time to time to permit the deck beneath them to dry thoroughly.


With a rich grain, texture and color that enhances and complements any architectural style, Real Cedar fits naturally with the great outdoors.

Visit the WRCLA website at www.cedar-deck.org to learn about water repellents, stains, restoring deck surfaces, mildew control and overall maintenance. Regular deck upkeep enables a Cedar deck to last for years, even decades.




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WRCLA Introduction

Building the Perfect Deck

Finishing Western Red Cedar Decks

Maintaining Your Deck

Outdoor Projects with
Real Cedar

Cedar on Your Side

Why Use the Real Thing?


See Step-by-Steps Using Real Cedar

Pots & Containers Video


Building a Wooden Lattice Screen Video

Building a Deck Storage Box, Part One
Building a Deck Storage Box, Part One Video

Building a Deck Storage Box, Part Two
Building a Deck Storage Box, Part TwoVideo



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Visit realcedar.org to learn more about the many uses of Western Red Cedar.