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Gazebos: The Perfect Spot for Backyard Entertaining "Homeowners have always chosen cedar for all kinds of outdoor projects, but cedar gazebos are true showpieces where people can make a real statement." More. Download a PDF of this article (48KB)

The New Living Room: Taking your deck to the next level "Turning the backyard into an outdoor living retreat is one of the hottest trends among American homeowners. It makes sense: With televisions, computers and phones in nearly every room of the house, the backyard deck is the final safe haven from life's pressures. Escaping to a quiet corner of the yard provides a necessary respite." More Download a PDF of this article (48KB)

Prepare Your Deck for Winter and Take the Hard Work Out of Spring Cleaning "Most people think of landscaping tasks, but deck maintenance is equally as important. Investing just a small amount of time before the worst of weather hits can make all the difference in how your deck will look and perform as the temperature rises." More Download a PDF of this article (40KB)

Cedar vs. Composite Decks Despite Trendy Substitutes, Wood Is Still Good "... composite materials do not always live up to their own hype. Here are some important considerations to weigh before choosing to use something other than cedar." More Download a PDF of this article (1KB)

Why Love Western Red Cedar? Let us count the ways "Builders and homeowners around the world continue to appreciate the natural beauty of Western Red Cedar, a wood with roots of use that date back centuries to the Native Americans who first named it the "Tree of Life." Today, Western Red Cedar also provides unmatched durability and versatility - qualities that make it perhaps the most beloved and valued of the building woods." More Download a PDF of this article (1KB)

Container Water Gardens Add Tranquility to Outdoor Spaces "Spring is an excellent time to consider simple, outdoor living enhancements like container water gardens. They add serenity and a unique, new look to home landscapes as reflections of water add another dimension of interest and movement to the surrounding space." More Download a PDF of this article (1KB)

Bring Art and Structure to Your Garden - Pergolas add space, style and elegance "For anyone looking to add space, style and elegance to their garden, "pergola" is more than a fun word to say. Building one of these arbor-like, post-and-beam structures is a practical project and fairly easy to accomplish in a weekend." More Download a PDF of this article (1KB)

Dress Up The Outdoors With A New Arbor, Trellis Or Pergola - Western Red Cedar Project Ideas Now Available "Just in time for spring, the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) has developed an assortment of outdoor project ideas for homeowners. Available online at www.cedar-outdoor.org or in a brochure format, there are a number of projects for building your dream outdoor space, including everything from arbors to trellises to pergolas." More Download a PDF of this article (1KB)

What Your Dream Deck Should Look Like - Western Red Cedar Project Ideas Now Available "The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) has developed a collection of architecturally-designed deck project ideas for homeowners and builders. Available online at cedar-deck.org or in a brochure format, this compilation of deck ideas includes recommendations for the latest in raised, ground-level, sloping and roof deck design, as well as tips for stair and railing construction." More Download a PDF of this article (47KB)

Building a Cedar Window Box in a Weekend... "One of the easiest ways to brighten and improve your outdoor living space is with flower window boxes made from all-natural western red cedar. These stylish boxes are simple to build and can dress up your front or backyard outdoor living space when filled with colorful flowers, herbs, vegetables, etc." More Download a PDF of this article (48KB)

EPA Mandates New CCA-Treatment Regulations: Current Situation "As of Jan. 1, 2004 , the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will no longer allow chromated copper arsenate (CCA) to be used to treat wood intended for most residential settings. Here are some common-sense tips for minimizing unnecessary exposure to CCA." More Download a PDF of this article (1KB)

'Life Giver': A building material to be revered Western Red Cedar heritage covers centuries as craftsman's choice "Western Red Cedar's popularity as a building material dates back nearly 200 years to the early pioneer settlements along the Pacific Ocean , and for thousands of years previously among Native Americans who first settled the region. Its versatility made the trees essential to Native people up and down the coast, prompting them to revere it as a central part of their life." More Download a PDF of this article (1KB)

The Upside of Offering More Upgrades... "Upgrades. Homebuyers want them and are willing to pay extra to get them. Lately, many homebuyers are beginning to look for builders that provide an extensive selection of upgrade options ranging from granite countertops to all-natural western red cedar decking. Builders who turn their backs on these upgrade requests are missing out on opportunities to increase profits and customer satisfaction." More Download a PDF of this article (107KB)

Cedar School: On-line training resource "The WRCLA developed On-line Cedar School to provide professionals throughout the entire supply chain an easily accessible and consistent resource essential to the Cedar business. 'We're excited to make this convenient and consistent resource widely available on a 24X7 basis." More Download a PDF of this article (1KB)