An ice storm and a 50' tree finished off our deck.

When we rebuild I am wondering about the longevity of
cedar Vs pressure treated wood. Michigan four season
weather. Any idea what the current premium is on the
cedar? Thanks!

ir wrote:
An ice storm and a 50' tree finished off our deck.

When we rebuild I am wondering about the longevity of
cedar Vs pressure treated wood. Michigan four season
weather. Any idea what the current premium is on the
cedar? Thanks!
Hi,
Hello, from Calgary. forget the wood, go for Duradeck or similar
product. Today it is calm with freezing rain.

From just south of you Cedar lasted us 15+ the PT is now 20+ and no
sign of rot. PT now I believe has 50 rot warrantys

Tony Hwang wrote:
ir wrote:
An ice storm and a 50' tree finished off our deck.

When we rebuild I am wondering about the longevity of
cedar Vs pressure treated wood. Michigan four season
weather. Any idea what the current premium is on the
cedar? Thanks!
Hi,
Hello, from Calgary. forget the wood, go for Duradeck or similar
product. Today it is calm with freezing rain.

The old deck was Cedar. When we get the insurance payment I was
thinking of going PT because it is cheaper and we could build a bigger
deck for the same price. Composite decking is out of our price range.

ir wrote:
An ice storm and a 50' tree finished off our deck.

When we rebuild I am wondering about the longevity of
cedar Vs pressure treated wood. Michigan four season
weather. Any idea what the current premium is on the
cedar? Thanks!


PT is ugly and unwalkable.


Cedar or fir are nice, damn the price.

I haave 17 year old vg fir steps, unfinished, still solid. Not a plan
tho. Stained fir is my preference. Never PT. Only for the structure

wrote in message

The old deck was Cedar. When we get the insurance payment I was
thinking of going PT because it is cheaper and we could build a bigger
deck for the same price. Composite decking is out of our price range.

Only advantage of PT is cost. Cedar would look much better, IMO, but bigger
is better too. Depends on your priorities.

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
wrote in message

The old deck was Cedar. When we get the insurance payment I was
thinking of going PT because it is cheaper and we could build a bigger
deck for the same price. Composite decking is out of our price range.


Only advantage of PT is cost. Cedar would look much better, IMO, but bigger
is better too. Depends on your priorities.


Hi,
Also concern for chemical bleeding out. Specially if little kids are
around. All my decks are cedar under cover(roof)