Building 90 ft of wooden fence. At the lumber yard the treated pine looks better than the cedar. And its cheaper. Is there reaaly that big a difference in longevity and looks as it ages?

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Posted by N2cars

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Posted on 11/15/14 at 9:25 am to doublecutter

I've had both. Cedar will last longer, IMO, with less curling.
Also, the cedar should be a true 1x6, whereas as the pine will 1x5 1/2.

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Posted by Tigerpaw123

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Posted on 11/15/14 at 10:59 am to doublecutter

Cedar

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Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu

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Posted on 11/15/14 at 11:39 am to doublecutter

If only 90ft, cedar

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Posted by DLauw

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Posted on 11/15/14 at 12:19 pm to doublecutter

Cedar

Got about 500' I've been working on. I'm randy for it to be done already. Still have to pick up a dozen more 2x4's and two more bundles of pickets (240 in a bundle)

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Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer

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Posted on 11/15/14 at 12:31 pm to Tigerpaw123

quote:
Cedar

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Posted by hawkster

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Posted on 11/15/14 at 12:39 pm to doublecutter

Cypress

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Posted by djangochained

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Posted on 11/15/14 at 2:29 pm to doublecutter

how much you estimate cedar costs /LF?

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Posted by Ppro

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Posted on 11/15/14 at 3:06 pm to doublecutter

Cypress first but I see that's not a choice then cedar and a very distant 5 the is pine. It splits cups does not last as long does not look good for any time. Sorry too lazy for commas on iPhone

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