by platinumdecking | Aug 13, 2026 | Deck Building
Cedar is one of the few woods that can survive outdoors with no chemical treatment at all. Its natural oils fight rot and insects on their own. But surviving and thriving are different things, and the deck you love in year one only looks that way in year twelve if you...
by platinumdecking | Aug 11, 2026 | Deck Building
Cedar is the wood people fall in love with. Search cedar decks pictures and you will see why: warm reddish tones, soft visible grain, and a natural glow that no engineered board fully copies. It photographs beautifully, and more importantly, it feels good to stand on....
by platinumdecking | Aug 9, 2026 | Deck Building
A cedar deck is one of the better investments you can make in a backyard. It looks beautiful, resists rot naturally, and adds real resale value. But before you fall in love with a design, you need a number. This guide covers the full installed cost of a cedar deck,...
by platinumdecking | Aug 1, 2026 | Deck Building
The Complete Guide to Cedar Wood: Types, Grades, Sizes, and What to Know Before You Buy Cedar has been a favorite building wood for generations, and for good reason. It looks beautiful, smells great, and resists rot and insects without any chemical treatment. But...
by platinumdecking | Jul 30, 2026 | Deck Building
A fire feature turns a good deck into a year-round gathering spot. But if your deck is built with Trex, one question has to come first: can you safely put a fire pit, chiminea, or Solo Stove on composite boards without damaging them? The good news is yes, in most...
by platinumdecking | Jul 26, 2026 | Deck Building
Trex vs Wood vs TimberTech vs Azek: The Ultimate Composite Decking Comparison Guide Picking a decking material is the biggest choice you make before any boards go down. It sets your budget, your weekend chores for the next 20 years, and how the deck looks long after...
