Weather-resistant softwood is a middle-of-the-road choice in terms of price. Standard 2X6 cedar decking boards cost between $4 and $8 psf. Pressure-treaded softwood (usually pine) is the most ...

Each has tradeoffs in terms of cost, maintenance and appearance. If the natural look of wood is tops on your list, use cedar for wood decking. The heartwood of the tree (the deeper colored red ...