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Choosing a Deck: Hardwood vs. Softwood

October 25th, 2010

port orford cedar deckThere’s been a lot of buzz lately about hardwood decking materials. Exotic hardwoods such as Ipe are known for their hardness, density and durability, but does that make them better suited to your construction project than domestic softwood?

Not necessarily. Here are a few reasons why softwoods such as Port Orford cedar decking may still be the preferred building material for you:

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