Why Choose Western Red Cedar For Your New Wood Fence?

Western Red Cedar is our first choice at Sterling Fence for building wood fences due to several advantageous characteristics:

1. **Natural Durability**: Western Red Cedar is naturally resistant to decay and insect damage. Its natural oils act as preservatives, making it highly durable even when exposed to outdoor elements.

2. **Dimensional Stability**: This type of Cedar tends to stay flat and straight with minimal warping or twisting, which is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of a fence over time.

3. **Aesthetic Appeal**: Western Red Cedar has a rich, attractive appearance with a warm reddish-brown hue. Its natural beauty adds value and visual appeal to any property, enhancing the overall landscape.

4. **Workability**: Cedar is relatively lightweight and easy to work with, making it suitable for various fence designs and configurations. It can be easily cut, shaped, and installed, allowing for customization to meet specific preferences and needs.

5. **Sustainability**: Western Red Cedar is a sustainable building material. It is harvested from responsibly managed forests, and its replenishment rate is relatively fast compared to other wood species used for fencing. Additionally, cedar is biodegradable and has a low environmental impact.

6. **Resistance to Decay**: Cedar contains natural oils and tannins that provide resistance to decay and fungal growth, extending the lifespan of the fence without the need for chemical treatments.

Overall, the combination of natural durability, aesthetic appeal, workability, and sustainability makes Western Red Cedar an excellent choice for building wood fences. At Sterling Fence, we have built many Western Red Cedar fences to great long term satisfaction from our customers in Eden Prairie and the greater metro area.