Cedar finish for a rooftop deck screen

3 years ago

Hello, we currently working on a rooftop deck project for our home that includes a few planters and a screen. The screen will be made of cedar 2x2s and mounted on the planters. It will definitely be exposed to the elements. I was looking for the best long lasting approaches to finish it and it seems that some sort epoxy/seal followed by varnish could last years. The problem is that once installed it will not be easy to reapply any finish. If thats how we go 1. how long can I expect that to last? 2. if we cant repply anything, what will happen? 3. is it better to rely on cedars longevity without any finish at all to avoid a finish that cant be maintained?

thanks!!!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Can we see the deck please . Post here in a comment but honestly why cedra if redoing ever is impossible why not choose a fake wood for this project .I need to see the deck IMo anice powder coated steel could be really cool.
HU-28723879
Original Author
3 years ago

The 2x2s are going vertically within the steel frame. We decided on letting it age, but I really like your idea. If we ever redo it (hopefully no time soon) that might be what we do.

pic of the cedar
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kazzh
3 years ago
Just a quick question- why a screen? It seems you are elevated with some trees to provide foliage as a background……
HU-28723879
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Two main reasons, it gets really windy from a hill and alley that lines up with our deck, so hoping to break that up a little, and also to provide a surface for climbing plants. Less important is privacy. We have virtually a 360 view so reducing visibility in this one area is not a big concern for us.