Pressure Treated vs Cedar Deck: Which Should You Build in Ontario?
Pressure treated costs $45–$65/sqft. Cedar costs $55–$80. The $10–$20 per square foot difference matters — but so does what you're getting. Here's the full comparison for Ontario.
About this article
This article was written by the Evertrust Construction team — Toronto's deck building specialists since 2015. We cover everything homeowners need to know about building, maintaining, and pricing decks across the GTA.
At Evertrust Construction, we've built over 500 decks across Toronto and the GTA. Every project has taught us something — about materials, permits, homeowner preferences, and what actually holds up through Ontario winters. This article shares that practical knowledge directly.
If you have questions specific to your project, the most useful next step is a free on-site consultation. We can look at your yard, discuss your goals, and give you a written quote — no obligation, no pressure.
For more information about deck materials, costs, and permits in Toronto, explore our services pages or browse our deck cost calculator.
Evertrust Construction
Toronto's trusted deck builder since 2015. 500+ projects completed across the GTA.
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