Softwoods
Softwoods are the oldest and most traditional types of decking, like the popular cedar and redwood species. They are lightweight and great for staining and sealing. If you're looking to build a beautiful deck that's easy to install and built to last, go with a softwood.
Softwoods Materials Guide
Curious about softwood lumber? Take the guess work out of deciding between Cedar, Redwood, Douglas Fir, Alaskan Yellow Cedar or Yellow Pine and get our Softwoods Booklet! This downloadable resource has information about all the softwood products we carry in stock, including grades, dimensions, and lengths.
Softwoods Resources
Lake Austin Cedar Residence | Arrowhead
Lake Austin Cedar Residence Arrowhead Construction | LaRue Architects Cedar plays a defining role in this Lake Austin residence, built…more
Cedar Wood: A Strong and Useful Building Material
Cedar Wood: A Strong and Useful Building Material Cedar is a versatile and well-known material valued for its durability, sustainability,…more
Art Studio & Gallery Barn Renovation, Nashville, TN
Art Studio and Gallery Barn Renovation Clear Vertical Grain Cedar TimberTown Nashville Tennessee The Carlton Edwards Architects and HH Ventures…more
Flat Sawn vs Quarter Sawn Lumber
Before hardwood products ever make it to your deck, house or commercial project, a decision must first be made on how to cut the lumber. There are three ways that the lumber can be cut: flat sawn, rift sawn, and quarter sawn…