Choosing the Best Cedar Decking Size for Your Home - By: Dave C. Nichols

Cedar decking has advanced a long way in the modern world. No longer are we stuck with the limited option of rectangular shapes on the ground level of a home. Now, when building a cedar deck, Portland homeowners can choose from all sorts of non-quadrilateral shapes and have the decking installed on different levels.

With a variety of choices often comes confusion and indecision. It can be overwhelming trying to find the best cedar decking for your home, especially in Portland where many fantastic cedar resources are located. Before diving into the process of choosing and implementing your Portland decking materials, homeowners should possess a complete understanding of what your cedar decking needs are as well as what your options are for basic deck types.

Here is a list of pros and cons for the various types of cedar deck Portland homeowners should consider:

Ground-Level Cedar Decking

Pros: This type of decking is perfect for level and spacious yards and for single-story homes in Portland; decking materials can enhance the home's usable space. Whether a homeowner wants an exterior mudroom or a highlight for entryways, ground-level cedar decking is a great way to spruce up your home. For all you DIY types, this kind of decking is also easy to build, so go grab some Portland decking materials and get assembling!

Cons: Multi-level homes may find that ground-level decks are not the greatest way to utilize their exterior space. If you don't have a lot of free space in your yard, ground-level decking may not be the best match. Instead, consider expanding into vertical space with a multi-level deck.

Raised-Level Cedar Decking

Pros: Do you have a significantly sloped yard? If so, consider raised-level cedar decking for your backyard. Especially with all the wonderful forested yards in Portland, decking materials can amplify your experience by creating a tree-house atmosphere for your home.

Cons: Due to being elevated, raised-level cedar decks do have some safety risks, especially for homes with children. Some ways to address the risks would be adding railing; storm and earthquake proofing the deck; and having a reliable and experienced company construct your cedar decking to prevent it from collapsing down the line.

Multi-Level Cedar Decking

Pros: If your home has multiple stories and a sloping or terraced yard, a multi-level deck would be a wonderful addition. With the variety of vantage points that are produced by a multi-level cedar deck, Portland residents can wow friends and family and have a quiet place to observe nature (or people watch).

Cons: Similarly to raised-level decking, there are safety concerns with multi-level cedar decking. This type of decking is also more complex and expensive to build.

Detached Cedar Decking

Pros: As the name suggests, detached cedar decking is not connected to your home. It can instead be placed in the garden or pergola area in your yard and can be used as a place for retreat and renewal.

Cons: Due to not being attached to your home, you may not use this deck as often.

From the options and information above regarding cedar decking, Portland residents can have an easier time figuring out what kind of cedar deck design best fits their needs.

About the Author

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