Wood Fence
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Our primary line of wood is Western Red Cedar.
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Dimensional Stability
Western Red Cedar has twice the stability of most commonly
available softwoods. The stability is a result of its low
density and shrinkage factors. It lies flat, stays straight, and
holds fastenings tightly.
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Workability
Western Red Cedar produces long, lightweight lengths of timber
with a fine, straight grain and uniform texture that make it
easy to cut, saw and nail with common tools. These features also
contribute to its ability to be planed to a smooth surface or
machined to any pattern. The lack of pitch and resin allows
Western Red Cedar to hold glue bonds from a wide range of
adhesives and provide a firm base for many types of paints and
stains.
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Natural Preservative
Western Red Cedar is one of the world's most durable woods.
Natural resistance to moisture, decay and insect damage has long
made Western Red Cedar the premier choice for either interior or
exterior home use. Cedar fibers in the heartwood contain natural
preservatives that are toxic to decay-causing fungi. The two
principal extractives that are responsible for the decay
resistance are Thujaplicans and water-soluble phenolics. The
tree's ability to produce these extractives increases with age,
making the outer regions of heartwood the most durable.
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Flame Spread and Smoke Development Ratings
Western Red Cedar has flame spread and smoke development
classifications that are superior to the minimums set by most
building codes, which permit the use of cedar heartwood without
preservative treatments.
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All-Weather
Western Red Cedar is one of the few wood species that are
naturally at home in the outdoors. Properly finished, Western
Red Cedar will last for decades, even in harsh environments. Its
natural resistance to moisture, decay and insect damage make it
the ideal choice for a surface that is exposed to sun, rain,
heat and cold all year round.
We recommend that a finished fence be sealed with
an UV resistant sealant.
Board widths are 'Nominal'. When we refer to a 4
inch board, it can be 3 1/2 inches in width and when we mention 6
inch boards, the nominal width per board can be 5 1/2 inches.
Depending on supplier, we will either carry the wide boards or the
narrow boards. Either board width looks great in a fence project,
and the quality of our wood is very good.
We carry two main categories: 'Privacy', a solid
style fence where boards are right next to one another and 'picket'
style fence where boards are spaced apart. Within these two
categories of fence, there are several different top-styles and
configurations:
Example of a Picket Style fence (Boards are spaced)
French Gothic: A 'pointed' board with a
round notch. Available as 'Privacy' and 'Picket' using 4 inch or 6
inch boards.
Victorian: Same as 'French Gothic' without
the round notch cut out.
Dog-Ear: Boards are have a 45 degree wedge
cut on both sides. 4 inch or 6 inch boards... privacy and picket
styles available.
Sun Rise:
'Convex' cutout.
Sun Valley: 'Concave' cutout
Sun Valley Picket:
'Concave' (French Gothic Style)
Shadow Box: (a.k.a. Board-on-Board): 6 inch
boards picket style, alternating between front and rear runner
boards.
Mixed Pattern: Flat top board alternated
with either 'Dog Ear' or 'French Gothic' boards
Click here for examples of mixed patterns.
We also install Split Rail Fence. Split Rail Fence
is perfect for that rustic look. You can choose from 2-rail or 3-rail fencing to adorn
your property.
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