Archive for April 2023
Best Lumber for Building a Pergola
Pergolas are a great backyard addition, and we field a lot of questions about the best lumber to use when building this type of outdoor structure. Our top two recommendations are always the same: western red cedar or Douglas fir. Western Red Cedar Pergolas Cedar is our number one choice for pergola lumber because we…
Read MorePergola Hardware
To build a pergola, you need two things: lumber and hardware. While people do have questions about the best wood for a pergola, the bigger roadblock is usually what kind of hardware to use. There are countless hardware options on the market, but we suggest one of two brands: Toja Grid brackets or the Outdoor…
Read MoreDeck Board Profiles ExplainedÂ
There’s more to choosing decking than just picking the material. You also need to choose a deck board profile. There are three main profiles: solid, grooved, and tongue and groove. The type of profile impacts the performance and appearance of your deck, so it’s important to choose the right decking profile for your project. Solid…
Read More2024 Cedar Pricing and Availability
Cedar prices and availability have fluctuated over the last few years, but we’re expecting our stock to remain stable again for the 2024 building season. The building industry has continued to remain stable, which has allowed us to maintain most of the pricing for our 2024 stock. 2024 Cedar Pricing At The WoodSource, we aim to…
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