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Choosing between cedar and pressure-treated wood for fencing depends on your priorities.

Priorities such as:

• appearance,
• durability,
• cost,
• and maintenance.

Here’s why people choose either material. Along with pros and cons to help guide your decision:

Why Choose Cedar Fence Material

Pros:

• Natural beauty: Cedar has a warm, rich color and a smooth, straight grain that looks high-end.
• Rot-resistant. Cedar contains oils that repel insects and resist decay without chemical treatment.
• Less warping: Cedar is stable and less likely to warp or shrink over time.
• Smells great: It has a fresh, pleasant scent.

Cons:

• Higher cost: More expensive than pressure-treated wood.
• Needs sealing or staining: While resistant, it still benefits from a protective coating.
• Softer wood: More prone to dings and scratches compared to treated lumber.

Why Choose Pressure-Treated Wood

Pros:

• Affordable: Generally cheaper than cedar. Making it ideal for larger fences or budget projects.
• Long-lasting with treatment: Chemically treated to resist rot, decay, and insects.
• Durable: Denser and tougher than cedar—great for high-traffic or utility areas.

Cons:

• Chemicals: Treated with preservatives. Some people prefer not to use it for that reason.
• Appearance: May have a greenish tint when new and can be rougher-looking.
• Needs time before staining: Should weather for a few months before applying paint or