siding

Back

real cedar siding
introduction

Back

siding home
why real cedar?
western red cedar characteristics
sustainability
design & spec

Back

siding profiles
bevel siding
board and batten siding
t&g siding
lap or channel siding
trim boards
shingle panels
building

Back

preparation for installation
pre-building tips
dupont™ tyvek® drainwrap™
installation
general installation
installing profiles
bevel
board & batten
tongue & groove
lap or channel
trim boards
shingle panels
finishing

Back

how to finish
types of finishes
care & maintenance
restoration
decking

Back

real cedar decking
introduction

Back

decking home
why real cedar?
western red cedar characteristics
sustainability
planning

Back

decking calculator
deck projects
roof deck
raised deck
ground level deck
uphill sloping lot deck
building

Back

fastener recommendations
stair & railing installation
finishing

Back

finishing tips
restoration
care & maintenance
outdoor

Back

real cedar outdoor
introduction

Back

outdoor home
why real cedar?
western red cedar characteristics
sustainability
design & spec

Back

real cedar free diy project plans
design tips
building

Back

project preparation
outdoor fasteners
fence construction
fence specifications
prebuilt fence panels
finishing

Back

finishing techniques
finishing tips
restoration tips
project care & maintenance
indoor

Back

western red cedar indoor
introduction

Back

indoor home
why real cedar?
western red cedar characteristics
sustainability
planning

Back

cedar saunas
traditional saunas
infrared cedar sauna
cedar indoor design tips
building products

Back

building preparation
indoor t&g paneling
doors & windows
blinds & shutters
finishing

Back

finishing tips
care & maintenance
timbers

Back

western red cedar timbers
introduction

Back

timbers home
why real cedar?
western red cedar characteristics
sustainability
planning

Back

grades and specifications
building

Back

preparation
installation
maintenance

Back

finishing
restoring western red cedar timbers
care & maintenance
gallery
resources
for architects and builders

New Zealand

Fence Construction

Most fences are constructed with three basic elements: post, rails and infill material. Posts are vertical uprights. Rails run horizontally between, and are supported by the posts. Infill material, most commonly boards, are attached to the rails. For each of these elements there is a size and grade of Western Red Cedar to build just about any style of fence on any budget. Remember, it doesn’t necessarily cost more to have a stylish fence.

fence-constructionHere’s a checklist of points you should consider when planning a fence:

  • Choose a style that suits both the purpose of the fence and the landscape, then maintain consistency of style throughout.
  • Decide whether you’ll build the fence from scratch or from ready-made fencing sections.
  • Select from rough or surfaced material for posts, rails and boards.
  • Select solid boards with flat tops or choose from a variety of patterned-top boards such as pointed, dogeared, gothic, spearhead, roundtop and others.
  • Decide whether short length pattern siding such as channel or tongue and groove V-joint will achieve the look you want.
  • Consider using lattice panels alone or in combination with solid boards where a lighter, more open fence is desired.
  • Decide on the type of finish. Transparent or semitransparent stains are suggested if a natural look is desired. Solid color stains are recommended if an opaque finish is desired.
Why Western Red Cedar
Find out where to buy
Gallery