Privacy run, open entrance
If you like a tall privacy run with a shorter picket entrance, mark the transition on the layout. Compare the top profile, post caps and view through the gate from both sides before settling on the combination.
Cedar · Toledo & Southeast Michigan
Cedar fencing. Naturally yours.
Choose cedar when the natural grain and the details of a wood fence are part of what you want to enjoy. Decide the board pattern and how you want the wood to age before choosing a finish.
No drawing is required to request an estimate. See our project photos ↓
Before you choose
How this fits your yard
- privacy
- Depends on the board pattern; lattice and shadowbox leave visible openings.
- upkeep
- Choose natural weathering or a finish with ongoing care.
- access
- Include gate framing, swing and usable opening in the design.
- grade
- Review whether the top follows the slope or steps between sections.
Built by Ghareeb Fencing Solutions
See the details. Find your favorite.
Compare privacy panels, lattice tops, open pickets and gate details from our own installations.
All fence installation photos in this collection show our own work.
Cedar attribution follows the supplied project folders and original website labels; the photographs show the visible wood-fence design.
42 project photographs. Select a photo to explore the details.
Make the layout your own
Plan the places where the style changes
A favorite panel is a good starting point. The corners, gates and changes in height complete the design.
A gate has two finished views
Choose the side that presents the pickets or boards, then review where the rails, brace, latch and hinges will appear. A front-facing inspiration photo may leave those useful details out; the gate photos above show another view.
Make a more informed choice
Cedar: the details that matter
Species belongs in the proposal
Western red cedar has natural resistance to decay and insects. That is a species property, not a promise that every cedar component or installation lasts the same way. Ask which lumber is proposed for boards, rails and posts.
Color is a choice you maintain
Unfinished western red cedar weathers toward silver-gray. A finish can retain or change its appearance, but exposure and surface preparation affect the result. Decide whether weathering is welcome before treating color change as a defect.
More opacity means less visible grain
A semi-transparent stain leaves more wood character visible. Solid-color stains and paint hide more of the wood's natural color. Compare the look of the actual finish, not just a small color name on a chart.
Fasteners affect the finished appearance
Cedar can develop dark staining where incompatible iron contacts the wood. Fastener compatibility is worth including in the specification, especially when a clean, natural finish is part of the design.
A decorative top changes more than the silhouette
Lattice or an open top adds detail while leaving sightlines through that part of the fence. Check the view from seated eye level and from the neighboring side before choosing how much of the panel is open.
Bring these questions to your estimate
- Which cedar species and component materials will the proposal identify?
- Do I want the fence to weather naturally or keep a particular finished color?
- Which face will show rails, and how will the gate match it?
- Should the top line follow the yard's grade or step between sections?
A ballpark is a planning range. The final quote depends on measurements, gates, removal, site conditions and the written installation scope.
Good questions. Clearer answers.
Does a cedar fence need the same finish on both faces?
Discuss the whole board and both fence faces when specifying a finish. Western Red Cedar Lumber Association guidance favors coating all surfaces before installation where practical; an installed fence may have less-accessible faces. State what the finishing scope actually includes.
Can I keep the grain visible and still change the color?
A semi-transparent stain can change the tone while allowing grain to show. More opaque coatings conceal more of the original appearance. Check a sample and follow the selected product's preparation and application directions.
Does gray cedar automatically mean the fence needs replacement?
No. Surface weathering and structural condition are different questions. Ask for the posts, rails, fasteners and boards to be assessed separately before choosing between cleaning, refinishing, repair or replacement.
Material guidance & planning references
These references explain material behavior and planning considerations. Product examples do not identify the brand in our photos or promise a particular specification. Your proposal and applicable local requirements determine the project details.
Keep the fence, gates and next steps on the same page.
Review the proposed fence line and gates with our team, then use your project portal to keep the saved plan, project details and communication together. Site-plan property-line references help with planning; they do not replace a boundary survey.
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