wooden fence prices per footdiscount trees on fencecost of wood plastic floorWood DecksMany people prefer real wood for their decks because of its natural, warm appearance. It just feels good.But there's wood...and then there's wood. The type of lumber you choose for a wooden deck is critically important to the longevity and level of maintenance of your deck.A common and inexpensive option is to go with treated lumber, also called PT for pressure-treated. PT wood is made of fir soaked in anti-rot and insecticide agents. Its natural color is a somewhat brown-green, but you can stain it for a more attractive color. But there's a reason that this is the most inexpensive option for decking: it's susceptible to warping, splitting and cracking, so it requires regular maintenance.If you want the natural route, go with a weather-resistant wood such as cedar or redwood. These types of decks have a beautiful look-and-feel and resist warping, cracking or other weather damage. Redwood is usually more expensive than cedar and in general, these types of decks come in at about three times the price of treated lumber.A very expensive hardwood also used for decks is ipe, which is also naturally resistant to rot but is a harder wood and therefore more durable than either cedar or redwood. Ipe can cost up to four times the price of the cedar/redwood option because it is imported from South America.