Outdoor & Garden Ideas
Composite Decking and Cedar Siding Value and Appearance
If youre thinking of adding new siding or decking to your home this year, one of the key decisions youll need to make is your choice of wood, synthetic material, or other material. Youve probably heard your friends speak about cedar as their preferred building product for decks, fences, and siding. Its the way they speak about cedar that tells you that cedar wood is special. This year, improve your home with cedar siding and add a new deck using composite decking.
You may believe that cedar siding is more suited to quaint cottages, however there are a number of finishes that can be applied to cedar siding products that match any style of home architecture.
The truth is, that cedar siding offers tremendous benefits for the homeowner who wants the best combination of appearance, insulation, and weather resistance. No other wood compares to cedar for its natural beauty, durability and functionality. It suppresses noise better due to its cellular structure. This wood's cellular structure also offers better heat insulation value. Most respectable builders and contractors know and will advise on using cedar siding because of its lasting value and attractiveness, but the energy saving benefits are worth noting.
Decking
Homeowners today want to extend their living space into the yard to be closer to nature and to have more room for backyard barbecues, pool parties, relaxing and leisurely Al Fresco dinners, and evenings spent leisurely reading or chatting with family and friends. Decking provides a versatile living space however it is heavily trafficked and can suffer wear and tear. While cedar is a nice decking material, it may need yearly maintenance. Some homeowners dont mind and enjoy sanding and applying a new coat of finish every few years. For someone who wants less maintenance and more living, a better alternative is composite decking. These engineered products have the appearance of real wood, yet are more durable, weather resistant, and require less maintenance. Composite decking is the choice of todays homeowners.
Composite Decking
There are a variety of building materials you can construct your deck with. Pressure-treated pine is inexpensive but comes with a variety of problems such as rotting, warping, breakage, moisture retention, insect damage, and drying out. This leads to deck deterioration. Cedar and other woods such as Red Meranti are wonderful woods for decking, but some have to be sealed or stained every few years. Composite decking on the other hand is very durable and can withstand the harshest winter conditions. Maintenance is easy. As temperatures rise and fall and as moisture freezes and then thaws, it is composite decks that will better maintain their original appearance and condition.
Western Red Cedar Siding
Theres nothing like Western Red Cedar siding. It is in strong demand.
Cedar wood types are white cedar, red cedar, and yellow cedar. The advantage of red cedar is tight grain and high oil content. Red cedar is more porous and you can apply a wider variety of paints and stains to it. The most plentiful supplies of cedar are Western Red Cedar from the Western Pacific regions of the US and Canada. Manufacturers such as Interfor (International Forest Products) are producing an array of superior quality, primed cedar products that deliver the great value of cedar and which can be finished in the color of your choice to match all modern home decors.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding products on the other hand are available in a limited amount of colors and the grain and texture in vinyl siding doesnt compare to cedar siding. Cedars grain and texture is difficult to duplicate artificially. These primed and prefinished cedar products are developed under ideal temperature and humidity conditions, with the cedar substrate dried to the proper moisture content for superior paint adhesion.
Studies show that 70% of the cost of home siding is recouped when selling the home. However, cheaper vinyl siding will not contribute to the resale value as well as finished cedar siding products will. Your investment in cedar siding may be fully recovered when you sell your home.
Vinyl siding products account for a large share of all siding products sold in the Eastern US, however they are purchased because of perceived lower cost and maintenance. The average homeowner often makes the decision to buy siding only when an emergency situation arises such as severe deterioration, plans to sell the home, or damaging moisture or water penetration is occurring. The choice is to use an inexpensive building product in the hope that it will impress and serve the short term need.
Few homeowners can afford to buy new siding every 5 years so theyre stuck with their vinyl siding product for years to come. Vinyl siding also has the tendency to break under very cold temperatures and another drawback is its appearance. Few dream homes utilize vinyl siding, and that should tell you all you need to know about the value of appearance. When you consider value, appearance and durability, it is difficult to beat cedar siding. Since you make this investment in your home so infrequently, why not consider cedar siding for your home?
Other Home Finishing Products
Some cedar wood product distributors carry a line of cedar building products for uses on patio railings, deck railings, mouldings, and exterior trim.
New Home Developers
If youre a builder of exclusive residential communities, cedar products can stimulate sales and build enthusiasm during open house events. Buyers of high end homes are sensitive to quality and nothing says class and elegance the way cedar does. Todays cedar siding products are manufactured and designed to suit any home architecture. The prestige of cedar wood products is worth noting and creates real sales-generating value for your new home development.
19 of 32 Review For Madeline SeeSaw
Sam ( 2020-Jul-07 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Great mint color, looks great on the terrace, needs pillows and will eventually need a coat of sealer and something to cover it in winter but overall really happy with it
Nicola ( 2021-Jan-02 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Perfect sized storage box for all our outside furniture cushions, with a good look to. Very easy to build up, in fact my 17 year old teenage daughter did it in 25 mins. Good solid product.
Marianne ( 2020-Nov-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really easy to assemble and the cushions I’ve stored inside have remained dry - despite lots of rain - would recommend this item
Zoe ( 2020-Sep-16 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Look cheap and tacky very disappointed. Horrible material plastic I tried to cancel it before it was delivered and they wouldn't acknowledge my emails. Now I'm stuck with this thing I feel like crying everyday to how I have paid so much money for such a cheaply made thing. I. Will never buy from wayfair ever again. So sad
Suzanne Elizabeth ( 2020-Feb-04 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
The wood seems nice and the table pop up is cool. The directions to assemble were not good - they could have saved me a lot of time with just a little more info. The pre assembled part was only okay, the lines were not totally clean. Fine for $200 but I feel sorry for anyone who paid full price.
Neil ( 2021-Feb-13 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It will serve its purpose for what we got it but looks like cheap plastic so the appearance is definitely not "top quality". However, I have no doubt that it will stand up to the elements!
Joyce ( 2020-Dec-08 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Cute for a tiny plant or succulent. I was expecting something a little bigger but I made it work.
Mark ( 2020-Apr-28 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really handy bench. Really love the fact you can sit on it and put your shoes on. Wrong colour sent, but wayfair offered money off, the one sent. Was happy with that.
Suzanne Elizabeth ( 2020-Apr-28 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Items as described, arrived within a week, good quality
Chris ( 2021-Jan-21 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
They were small, but just the right size for my collage wall in the kitchen
Daniella ( 2020-Sep-19 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
This is a great quality swing for the money. Easy to put to together. Took maybe an hour. Seems very sturdy and looks nice. Thanks!
Janice ( 2020-Nov-29 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Great set. Good price. Slightly smaller and lower than expected but very comfortable. Overall pleased with the set which fits nicely on a small balcony.
Catherine ( 2020-Mar-05 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Good quality. As other reviewers have mentioned, they are on the small side, it doesn’t come with the larger one, and the screw has a decorative decorative cap. I didn’t use the anchor, but pre drilled with a similar sized screw and pushedhand tightened the rest of the way.
Monica ( 2020-Mar-31 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
smaller than it posted but pretty after putting plants into it.
R ( 2020-Oct-31 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
These are such comfortable chairs! I bought them as accent chairs for my living room. Beautifully made and a wonderful addition.
Mary ( 2020-Oct-09 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Well I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Firstly the efficiency of the delivery company & secondly the quality of the furniture. The instructions were easy to follow. Nice quality product!
Teresa ( 2020-May-02 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Way smaller then I thought it would be. Barely got the cactus in there as it shows in some of the pictures. Not sure what else you could put in them other than tiny tiny plants. Not worth $40 at all. Very disappointed.
Laura ( 2020-Oct-25 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Nice little shoe storage. Shelves were a bit smaller than expected. Package did not arrive on time and packaging was very tired.
J ( 2020-Feb-07 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Very happy with purchase. Looks lovely in my hall. Comfortable to sit on while changing shoes. Love the variety of spaces. Can fit boots too.