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Colin & Justin

Chairmen of the Boards: 3 Projects in 3 Days

Design duo and TV hosts Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan pull off the unimaginable in this web series: three projects in just three days. The projects? A two-car timber-frame carport, space-defining pergola and outdoor sauna – all built with nature's most versatile wood.


Pro of the Week

Urban Sanctuary Framed By Western Red Cedar

Take a slender, rectangular urban backyard and turn it into a multifaceted outdoor living space that flows seamlessly from interior to exterior. Innovative landscape design firm Terremoto.LA rose to the challenge beautifully with its Randall project in San Francisco.


Trend Watch

5 Reasons to Choose Cedar Siding Over Composites

https://www.realcedar.com/blog/urban-sanctuary-framed-by-western-red-cedar/

There's no question Western Red Cedar is one of the world's most beautiful building materials, but it also surpasses plastic imitators as the wise choice when it comes to environmental sustainability, durability and long-term value.

https://www.realcedar.com/blog/urban-sanctuary-framed-by-western-red-cedar/


Build Like a Pro

DIY Inspiration

DIY Plans for Cedar Sectional

Creating an outdoor room is all the rage right now. And with good reason – who doesn’t want to make the most of every inch of the deck and the surrounding beauty of nature? Learn how to make this gorgeous outdoor Western Red Cedar sectional, which is sure to be the star of your patio this summer.

Watch for Yourself

Real Cedar on YouTube

Get the latest how-to and informational videos from Real Cedar's YouTube channel. Filled with easy-to-follow videos that show you how to build everything from a contemporary storage bench to the modern outdoor dining table seen above. Allow our instructional videos to guide you through your next project.

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Follow us on Instagram for your almost daily dose of visual cedar inspiration. We regularly post pics of incredible Western Red Cedar architecture, DIY projects, decks and other outdoor pieces. We also love to highlight Western Red Cedar projects by those who use the #RealCedar hashtag. 

Get the Facts

Which Is better, Real Cedar siding or substitutes? What are the advantages of Real Cedar siding? How can I finish Real Cedar siding? Do I stain siding on all six sides? These are just a few of the many questions we answer in our quick, easy-to-follow video FAQ section.

For specification information, please call our Real Cedar Specialists at 1-866-778-9096 or 1-877-316-8845

Top image by Blue Sky Architecture; photo by Heath Moffatt & Peter Powles Photography.