Why use Western Red Cedar as a decking material? For centuries this species has been known as a durable and beautiful wood that ranges in warm tones from a mellow gold, to cinnamon, to a rich brown. BuildDirect distributes Cedar West cedar decking material from only the finest mills in the Pacific Northwest. Sourcing cedar decking material directly from the mills allows us to offer our customers the best products at unbelievably low prices. The Cedar West name is your assurance that your decking materials are superior in quality, durability, and consistent in appearance.

The remarkable properties of this durable wood are well known and have enhanced its reputation around the world. The fiber has a natural resistance to decay and makes it an ideal species for use in outdoor settings such as roof shingles and shakes, decking, siding, paneling, and fencing.

Red Cedar is a soft species making it easy to work with giving a smooth beautifully grained surface that can be left to gray naturally, or finished with a variety of materials. Cedar decking lumber is classified as a durable wood allowing exterior use without chemical based preservative treatments. The fiber is straight grained, easy to cut, drill, nail or screw and will take stains well due to a lack of resin or pitch.

Why Buy From BuildDirect?
We only offer quality cedar decking lumber, at prices our competition cannot match. Our decking material experts are available to answer any questions that you may have and our logistics department handles your shipping from the mill direct to your final destination.