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Cedar vs. Treated Pine Privacy Fence
Posted on 1/28/24 at 5:45 am
Posted on 1/28/24 at 5:45 am
What are the pros / cons of each?
From the quotes I'm getting, Cedar is ~$1000 more expensive relative to a pine fence for ~175 linear ft. My neighbor got some cedar fence and it looks nice, but I can't really distinguish it from a new pine fence.
If I'm looking for long-lasting, low-maintenance, which should I go for? Is $6k for 175 linear ft. of treated pine fencing reasonable (incl. mtrls, labor, and trash haulaway for the old fence that's being replaced)?
From the quotes I'm getting, Cedar is ~$1000 more expensive relative to a pine fence for ~175 linear ft. My neighbor got some cedar fence and it looks nice, but I can't really distinguish it from a new pine fence.
If I'm looking for long-lasting, low-maintenance, which should I go for? Is $6k for 175 linear ft. of treated pine fencing reasonable (incl. mtrls, labor, and trash haulaway for the old fence that's being replaced)?
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Posted on 1/28/24 at 5:53 am to PenguinNinja
Pine will last longer, but you need high quality as the boards are usually not straight. When painted, it looks very nice. The boards also shrink as they age.
Cedar looks good new, but not so good as it ages. The rougher texture looks nice. Boards are nice and straight, and don’t shrink. Also, it’s much lighter, weight wise.
I have Cedar, but if building again, I would go with a very high quality Pine, not the kind you get at Home Depot or Lowe’s
Cedar looks good new, but not so good as it ages. The rougher texture looks nice. Boards are nice and straight, and don’t shrink. Also, it’s much lighter, weight wise.
I have Cedar, but if building again, I would go with a very high quality Pine, not the kind you get at Home Depot or Lowe’s
Posted on 1/28/24 at 6:10 am to Skippy1013
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you need high quality as the boards are usually not straight
And what goes on straight doesn't always stay that way...no matter how you fasten it.
quote:This right here but I can't tell you where to find any.
go with a very high quality
Posted on 1/28/24 at 7:16 am to PenguinNinja
Cedar is going to look much better initially, but as both age they will look very similar in grey color if no painting or staining
Cedar will not warp, split, shrink and twist as bad and is much lighter, some people only use 2 horizontal runners because of this, I still use 3
I would go with cedar if you plan on staying there more than 5 years
Cedar will not warp, split, shrink and twist as bad and is much lighter, some people only use 2 horizontal runners because of this, I still use 3
I would go with cedar if you plan on staying there more than 5 years
Posted on 1/28/24 at 7:26 am to PenguinNinja
I own a fence company in Lafayette, price seems a bit high but I’m also not sure exactly what you are being quoted. Wood post, metal post? Few things factor in price. We mainly use cedar unless customer request pine. It will all fade unless taken care of just like anything else.
Posted on 1/28/24 at 11:24 am to PenguinNinja
When I replaced a fence 6 years ago, I went with cedar for fencing next to the house that could be seen from the street and treated pine on the back and sides that's mostly hidden by shrubbery. There really isn't a perceptible difference now color wise. Both are a nice silver gray. Close-up the rougher texture of the cedar is nicer.
I'm told that the quality of available wood posts is way down. Metal posts may be most cost-effective over 20 years.
I'm told that the quality of available wood posts is way down. Metal posts may be most cost-effective over 20 years.
Posted on 1/28/24 at 12:06 pm to PenguinNinja
You can stain pine to look like cedar.
Posted on 1/28/24 at 3:39 pm to deeprig9
Neighbor just put up cedar - not even-cut at all.
I put up treated pine a year ago this month. I did not use pickets but straight flat topped 1x6 boards for pickets. Clean looking. Stained about 3 months ago. It looks sweet.
I do have 2two 4x6 posts that have warped a bit since install. Not happy about that. Lumber quality today blows.
I put up treated pine a year ago this month. I did not use pickets but straight flat topped 1x6 boards for pickets. Clean looking. Stained about 3 months ago. It looks sweet.
I do have 2two 4x6 posts that have warped a bit since install. Not happy about that. Lumber quality today blows.
Posted on 1/28/24 at 6:11 pm to deeprig9
Do tell the how too
Posted on 1/28/24 at 6:50 pm to PenguinNinja
Cedar all day. Stain it, too.
And, yes, you can see the difference between Cedar and pine.
And, yes, you can see the difference between Cedar and pine.
Posted on 1/28/24 at 8:38 pm to Bayou
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Neighbor just put up cedar - not even-cut at all.
I put up treated pine a year ago this month. I did not use pickets but straight flat topped 1x6 boards for pickets. Clean looking. Stained about 3 months ago. It looks sweet.
I do have 2two 4x6 posts that have warped a bit since install. Not happy about that. Lumber quality today blows.
screws or nails?
Posted on 1/29/24 at 12:10 am to deeprig9
IMO.... $6000 is a little high, $5000-5500 is what I think it should cost. But, it does depend on access to the yard. If it is difficult to access, this drives up the cost.
Just putting up the new fence should be about $4500 [$26/foot] then add the cost to haul off the old fence. Add about $500 if you need a gate.
The price can vary some depending on your location. There may be a "Handman" in your area that can do this work a little cheaper. Get recommendations.
Just putting up the new fence should be about $4500 [$26/foot] then add the cost to haul off the old fence. Add about $500 if you need a gate.
The price can vary some depending on your location. There may be a "Handman" in your area that can do this work a little cheaper. Get recommendations.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 2:10 pm to PenguinNinja
Cedar
Posted on 1/29/24 at 11:00 pm to PenguinNinja
Be sure to run three stringers instead of two….that will keep the pickets from warping.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 8:34 am to deeprig9
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screws or nails?
Deck screws for me - nails for neighbor
Posted on 1/30/24 at 8:35 am to Spankum
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Be sure to run three stringers instead of two….that will keep the pickets from warping.
If you go 8' I'd definitely go with 5 lateral boards.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 12:40 pm to Bayou
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screws or nails?
the right answer is both...
but when using nails make sure they are ring shank nails
This post was edited on 1/30/24 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 1/30/24 at 1:03 pm to PenguinNinja
Piggybacking this thread:
Y'all stain/seal y'all boards? Or let them age. I have about a year-old cedar fence.
Y'all stain/seal y'all boards? Or let them age. I have about a year-old cedar fence.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 2:54 pm to Baers Foot
Stained looks nice. But even the stain fades. Sun light wins out over time with anything you put on them.
I stained my fence every 3-4 years. A little bit of bleach in a 2 gallon sprayer then pressure wash the fence off will eave the wood looking brand new. Then restain once the wood is dry.
I stained my fence every 3-4 years. A little bit of bleach in a 2 gallon sprayer then pressure wash the fence off will eave the wood looking brand new. Then restain once the wood is dry.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 3:10 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
I used Ready Seal Dark Walnut a few months ago - looks great. Will do a second coat in the future.
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