Maintaining Your Cedar Fence
There is very little maintenance for this kind of fence, especially when the fence installation is done well.
Cedar boards might shrink up to 1/4” so gaps between the boards have to be carefully calculated before installing a cedar fence. Another solution is to use a second layer of boards (you will need about 25% more boards than for a single layer). This will give you the benefit of a gap-free fence and the enhanced privacy that comes with it.
Cedar Fence With Top Cap
Capped fences give your property a more finished look. Top caps might also increase your fence’s longevity by protecting the board ends. Using fence post caps will complement and add to the natural beauty of the boards.
Fence Installation Process
Cedar fence installation requires quite a bit of work and it requires careful planning.
If you get any step wrong it can get also quite expensive because you are going to have to fix what you did wrong and possible replace pickets, posts or other fence parts. That is why it is best to hire a professional fence installation company that has refined their process to perfection.
The smallest details are important, such as the nails you use. Regular nails will rust in time and will stain the boards with rust streaks below the point where they are installed. Galvanized or stainless steel nails should be used instead.
Fencing Styles
We install a wide range of cedar fence styles to match your property:
- Paddock and estate fencing (good for using on farms, orchards, commercial properties and rental complexes)
- Picket fences
- Privacy fence – board on board, stockade, board and batten, scalloped, pointed top, Nantucket, French gothic
Repair Your Old Fence
Wood fencing seldom requires repairs, but, if it does, it is easier to do it than other materials and might be as easy as replacing a couple of boards. Besides the beautiful aspect, keeping your wood fence well maintained increases the security of your property.
Residential & Commercial Service
R & G Almanza Landscape performs cedar fence installations and other hardscaping services that will complement your property’s personality and last you for years to come. We service clients in the greater Chicago area.
We offer cedar fence installation services as well as other types of outdoor construction work.
