While many identify cedar as ideal and premium wood for furniture, it is a proven fact that western red cedar wood is perfect for outdoors, especially decking. This is mainly due to the nature of the heartwood, the color and the reasonable hardness. Getting the right wood from the right sources is important to ensure that the decking wood will last long and give great value. Here are a few tips that will help you to winnow your choice down to the best grade of cedar wood to grace your outdoors and decking: