The Wright Project — Victoria

Built in Victoria, MN

the Wright family wanted a Cedar Deck that felt designed for the house, not just attached to it. That means thinking through proportions, traffic flow, sun exposure, and sightlines before the first board goes down. This Victoria build shows what that kind of planning produces.

The reason cedar holds up in Minnesota is simple chemistry: its natural oils slow moisture absorption. Moisture is what makes wood crack, cup, and warp over time. A properly built cedar deck with good fasteners and a quality finish applied on schedule should last 20-plus years in this climate with reasonable maintenance.