green wood treatment

[teachforfun]

We have cut our own cedar logs and are having them milled. What can we treat them with to use as decking material?

[Clanad]

The heading of your question suggests that you think the cedar should be treated with chemicals to make it weather proof. Cedar has a natural oil content that makes it impervious to weather. It will turn a light shade of gray over time but still be weather proof for many years. If you wish to retain the natural cedar color, there are a number of products that will do that for you. Check with your DIY source. If you do intend to finish the cedar wait at least 6 weeks or more before doing so to allow some of the surface oil to leach out allowing the finish can penetrate the top most layers of the wood. Good luck!