WOOD FENCES FOR YOUR HOME

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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