Home Sitemap Contact About WRCLA Home > Installation & Finishing > Finishing Decking Photo Galleries Cedar Products Installation & Finishing Cedar Benefits Purchasing Cedar Specifications & Publications Overview | Installing Siding | Finishing Siding | Finishing Decking | Factory Finishing | Interior Finishes | Finishing Outdoor Projects   Overview Exterior Finishes for Decks Application Techniques Restoring Natural Weathering Maintenance Exterior Finishes for Decks The performance of a Western Red Cedar deck is enhanced when protected by an appropriate finish. More   Application Techniques The first finish applied to a cedar deck is the most important one. More   Restoring It is good practice to clean your deck once a year, in the Spring, to remove dirt, mildew and other forms of discoloration. More       Natural Weathering Western Red Cedar performs satisfactorily as a decking product if it is left unfinished to weather naturally. More       Maintenance A deck that dries after wetting will last longer than one that stays damp. More   ©2006 Western Red Cedar Lumber Association | Disclaimer | Site Administrator Website design in Vancouver by Graphically Speaking