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Homeowners
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Do-It-Yourselfers
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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
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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
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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
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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 www.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
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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
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Consumer Alerts
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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
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Architects
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'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
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New Study Shows Wood Can Improve Environmental Footprint When Used For Decking and Siding
"Western Red Cedar, already lauded for its durability, beauty and value, can now add most environmneally sound siding and decking material to its attributes, according to a new released life cycle assessment (LCA)." More
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Builders
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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
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Industry
Professionals
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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
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