Western Red Cedar
Western Red Cedar is the preferred choice for beautiful and long lasting fencing. It's packed with oils and resins that make it naturally resistant to rot and decay, and it naturally weathers to a beautiful silverish gray that keeps it low maintenance and appealing to the eyes.
There are four main styles of Cedar fencing: dog ear fencing, horizontal fencing, spindle fencing, and split rail fencing. These are general options, but there is endless possibility that can be dreamt up with our standard stock options.
Dog Ear Fencing:
-Classic and timeless dog ear fence picket look
-Can be done in a straight line or shadow box install
-Contains natural oils and resins that make it resistant to insects, rot, and decay
Modern Horizontal Fencing:
-A modern and hipper twist to traditional fencing
-Boards can be butted tight or gapped depending on your preferred look
-Contains natural oils and resins that make it resistant to insects, rot, and decay
Cedar Spindle Fencing:
-A charming and gentle look for fencing
-Ideal for gardens, simple borders, and front yard fences
-Contains natural oils and resins that make it resistant to insects, rot, and decay
Cedar Split Rail Fencing:
-A rustic and simple way to establish a boundary or border
-Ideal for driveways, long property borders, or protective lining before a creek, steep grade, etc.
-Contains natural oils and resins that make it resistant to insects, rot, and decay
Cedar Lattice:
-Premium Cedar lattice that is professionally manufactured
-Ideal for fence toppers, trellises, gardens, and porch skirtings
-Contains natural oils and resins that make it resistant to insects, rot, and decay
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PDF: Cedar Fencing Product Sell Sheets
PDF: All Cedar Fencing Material Lists
PDF: Dog Eared Privacy Fence Material List
PDF: Modern Horizontal Fence Material List
PDF: Split Rail Fence Material List
PDF: Spindle Fence Material List
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Lattice Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How wide are the openings of the squares or diamonds?
A: The openings measure 2-1/4".
Q: Do I need to finish or stain?
A: Applying a finish or stain is completely optional. If you choose to leave raw, it will weather to a natural gray color.
Q: What is the structural integrity?
A: While it does have some structural integrity, cedar lattice is purely meant for visual purposes. If using for a fence or privacy screen, be mindful that a kicked soccer ball could cause damage.
Q: Can I let vines and ivy grow on my lattice?
A: Yes, one of the major benefits of Cedar lattice is that it acts as a natural nest for vines and ivy to grow and climb. A thick and dense grove of ivy/vines could trap moisture and shorten the lifespan of the lattice, but for the most part it would have limited impact on longevity.
Q: How are the strips held together?
A: The strips are stapled together for a strong connection.
Western Red Cedar Fencing & Lattice
Why choose Western Red Cedar?
Why Cedar?
BEAUTY – Aesthetically, there really is no substitute for the natural beauty of Real Cedar. Imbued with decidedly crisp, yet superbly rich, tonal properties, Real Cedar can create sublime outdoor sanctuaries, embolden traditional home decor, provoke cutting-edge architecture and inspire innovative interiors. Imagine – all that dynamism packed into one beautiful building material! No wonder Real Cedar is a designer’s dream come true.
VERSATILITY – Western red cedar is pitch and resin-free. This means it’s ideal for accepting and holding a wide range of beautiful finishes including elegant dark stains, shabby chic bleaches, traditional solid colors, and naturally beautiful semi-transparent. Real Cedar also offers a wide range of lumber dimensions, surface textures, and grades. Ergo, no matter what your desired effect is, Real Cedar’s got the wood for you.
SUSTAINABILITY – Independent studies prove that when it comes to environmental performance, natural wood is superior to synthetic products in every way. While other building materials generate greenhouse gasses, western red cedar actually removes greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere. And unlike brick, cement, and composites, Real Cedar is renewable and biodegradable. All cedar forests are strictly managed to ensure that cedar remains one of the most sustainable building products available. In fact, well less than 1% of available Cedar is logged in a given year, and we have more cedar trees today than in history.
Using Cedar for a basic 30'x16' deck saves over two metric tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to driving a car for an entire year.
When you choose cedar, you're choosing to be green.
Certifications
All cedar boards are SFI certified and fully supported by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.
