Wood Deck Contractor Burnaby
If you take a look at any backyard in the lower mainland, there is a good chance that wood is being used for some structures. And for good reason, wood is many builders material of choice for decks, gates, arbors, fences, and pergolas. A deck that is made of wood has a natural beauty to it and can be fairly easily incorporated into any type of landscape design. If you need to change the colour or look of your wood, there are techniques involving the use of stains, oils, and paints to get the exact look you are going for. There is a variety of different types of woods to choose from when constructing a deck. Our team at Burnaby Deck Builders will work with you to find the best option for your unique situation and budget.
When you install a deck for your home, you are essentially increasing the usability of your property. Decks can be an excellent spot to enjoy the beautiful BC weather. If you enjoy having gatherings or hosting barbecues, a deck could be a great location for such events. If your property has some vertical space to work with, a multi-level deck could act as a deck and storage unit below at the same time. A deck has many different functions and we are excited to brainstorm with you on your next custom project. |
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Cedar Decks Burnaby
When it comes to picking out a type of wood for your deck, cedar will be one of the common choices you see. Cedar comes with an amazing natural scent and shows a warm colour tone that gives it that natural wood look. It also naturally contains a substance that makes the wood resistant to moisture, insects, and rot. This means your deck is actually quite durable due to these properties. If your deck is installed by a proper deck contractor that uses high quality cedar and maintenance works is upkept, you deck should last you anywhere from 15-20 years at a minimum (potentially longer as well). Maintenance work is imperative for an organic material that is constantly exposed to the elements. This will involve cleaning your deck as well as resealing your deck every few years to help the wood maintain its colour and extend its useful life. If you want more of a hands off option, installing a patio cover helps to protect your cedar deck from precipitation and UV rays. When you are looking to purchase cedar, there is a tier range to choose from and the most common distinctions are clear cedar and knotty cedar. "Clean cedar" is the premium choice as it has very few impurities in the wood and it only has a few knots in it. The lower cost choice is the knotty cedar and like the name suggestions, it contains more knots and grain variations. Cedar decks are an absolute classic and is definitely one of our preferred materials when it comes to constructing a custom deck.
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Pressure Treated Wood Decks Burnaby
Decks can end up being quite the expensive project and if you have a tighter budget, pressure treated wood could be the perfect solution for you. Out of the available deck materials, pressure treated wood is typically the lowest cost. It is a softwood lumber and the base wood is commonly fir & pine that is infused with preservatives to provide protection against nature. To create this type of wood, a pressure tank is used where the preservative is forced into the wood to give it the protective property. The copper in the preservative is what makes the wood uninhabitable to fungi and insects and protects the wood. Through this pressure process, it also makes the wood harder which adds to its durability to withstand everyday wear and tear. You have some colour options as well if you go with pressure treated wood. Just like with cedar, maintenance work is key to make sure you deck lasts. If your deck is properly taken care of, it could last you anywhere from 10-20+ years. A point to consider with this type of deck is that while it may have the cheapest upfront costs, time and resources spent on maintenance will add up over time.
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Hardwood Decks Burnaby
A more luxury alternative compared to cedar is a hardwood deck. Within hardwood, there several options for you to choose from as well. Some of the in demand woods are Tigerwood, IPE, and Red Balua. Similar to cedar, hardwoods usually contain a similar rot/insect resistance substance which makes it an ideal choice to build landscaping structures with. Many hardwoods come with a certain "pop" in its colour and can really make a bold statement. Just like the name, hardwood is denser than its softwood counterparts and has more durability. It's definitely not something we would recommend but hardwood could probably handle patio furniture being dragged on it. Hardwood maintenance usually involves applying an oil to preserver the beautiful colour of the wood. When it comes to upfront costs, they are typically higher for hardwood as the material cost is higher compared to other and there is extra labour involved in the prep and installation process. With proper maintenance, hardwood decks can last well over 25 years and our typically more durable than a cedar deck.
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