Use practical and helpful information, from the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, to plan, design and build a beautiful and durable cedar deck in your backyard.

 

 

Decks are a satisfying and simple way to extend your home's living area outdoors - whether your space is an urban condominium, an expansive suburban estate, or something in between.

 

Western Red Cedar is perfectly suited for deck and outdoor stair and railing construction. Naturally decay-resistant, light in weight, easy to work, this handsome, durable wood complements any architectural style.

These online guides, by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association offer practical pointers on the construction of four architect-designed decks, deck steps and railings. They have not included step-by-step building instructions as the designs are intended simply as a source of ideas - concepts you can build on to meet your own outdoor living needs.

Deck Planning, Design and Building Guides at RealCedar.com