WESTERN RED CEDAR

This Type of Cedar is the top of the line best

wood for longevity being a 25 year fence.

Western red cedar is known for its resistance

to moisture and decay. It is reddish brown in

color and is not prone to warping as western

red cedar doesn’t hold moisture.

IMPORTED CEDAR

Imported cedar, also known as Japanese cedar, is a 20 yr fence. It is the less costly alternative to western red cedar more commonly now used in new construction for the price point and longevity. Imported cedar is less dense than western red cedar which

causes warping and cracking in some cases. Imported cedar is the “Economic” cedar.

TREATED PINE

Treated pine is a dense wood that holds moisture and is a 10-15 year

fence. Treated pine is prone to warping and cracking therefore it is the cheapest option.

METAL FRAME GATES

Metal frame gates are the best option for

a wood privacy fence. The gate is hung on

bulldog hinges that wrap around the metal

post to the metal frame on the gate, and

has adjustability with the tension wire in

the middle of the frame. This style of gate

opens inward.

OPEN OUT BULLDOG HINGES

These hinges give metal frames the option to

open out, these are more expensive as they

are more specialty hinges and take longer to

hang than the regular bulldog hinges.

WOOD FRAME GATES

Wood frame gates have the strap hinges on

the picket side of the fence and open outward.

These gates are prone to sagging as the

hinges are attached wood to wood and the

screws pull out over time and use. This is the

less costly option.