The vagaries of the coastal climate also demand that certain materials be used. Redwood, for instance, doesn't work as either siding or decking. The house is covered with 1-by-4 inch vertical cedar ...
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Ask the Builder: DIY wood preservatives

There’ s a very good chance you own something made of wood that’ s exposed to the weather. It might be a fence, a deck, a dock, patio furniture, wood siding or a shed. Redwood and western red cedar ...
Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is a wonderful evergreen species, with mature trees commonly reaching 300 feet high and 12 feet in diameter. (Giant sequoia is even larger and is a different species.) ...
Siding is one of the first things anyone sees when they visit your home. And it's an important detail to consider when buying a home. Is one type of siding, wood or vinyl, a better value? How do you ...