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Cedar Vs. Pressure Treated Pine

Which is the best material? Here is some very useful information about Western Red Cedar and Pressure Treated Pine, the two species of wood used to build fences in our area. (Click on image to enlarge)  Read More
Pictured on the left, Pressure Treated Pine - On the right, Western Red Cedar
Pressure Treated Pine on the left – Western Red Cedar on the right
CLEAR Western Red Cedar
CLEAR (No Markings) Western Red Cedar
Knotty Cedar
Knotty (Wood Knots Showing) Western Red Cedar

Follow the Grade vs. Stepped and Level

When designing and installing a fence, it is important to know how you would like your fence to be set up. There are 3 Basic Types: Follow the Grade , Stepped and Level and/or Level Top and Follow the Grade at the Bottom. Our Design Staff can walk you through any of these options to see which suits your needs the best. (Click on image to enlarge)

Following the Grade - Cedar Wooden Privacy Fence
“Follow the Grade” Fence
Stepped and Level - Cedar Fence
“Stepped and Level” Fence
*Notice the gap at the bottom*
Level Fence Top with Bottom Following the Grade
Level Fence Top
Bottom Follows the Grade
Stepped and Level Fence with Bottom Following the Grade
Stepped and Level Fence
Bottom Follows the Grade

Clear Cedar or Knotty Cedar?

Many people ask us the difference between the Knotty and CLEAR cedar boards. Our recommendation is to use CLEAR cedar boards, which are practically knot-free! Here are a few pictures of “Knotty” board fences and “CLEAR” board fences.  (Click on photo to enlarge)

Clear Western Red Cedar Fence
CLEAR Cedar Fence
Knotty Western Red Cedar Fence
Knotty Cedar Fence
The Vertical Boards are Clear Cedar While the Top and Bottom Trim Has Knots.
Vertical Boards are CLEAR Cedar While the Top and Bottom Trim is Knotty Cedar

Unusual Fence Situations

When you’ve been in business as long as we have, you’ve seen it all! No matter what situation you find yourself in, we have a solution!  (Click on image to enlarge)

Attaching a Wood Fence to Steel Posts
These special brackets attach a wood fence to the steel round galvanized posts
Self Latching Aluminum Gate
This gate was installed because the pool code requires a self latching and a self closing gate. A wood gate would not hold up well with self-closing hardware.
Trees in the Fence Line

Straight Line with Shaped boards around tree. This method keeps the tree within the fence line without breaking the visual flow. Recommended as to not interfere with tree, leaving a space of approximately 1-2″ to allow tree movement or Growth.

Box Out/In Around Tree. The fence creates a box-like enclosure around each tree. Panels are built to detour around the tree, forming a square or rectangular space. This method isolates the tree within its own section.

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