Why Cedar Fencing is the Best Choice
Our team is full of committed fence guys who have been building cedar fences in Ajax, Oshawa, Whitby, and across Durham Region for years. That fulfilling reaction watching someone’s face light up when they see their brand new cedar fence for the first time is an absolute pleasure to experience. And no type of fencing brings a greater positive reaction than a cedar fence construction.
Customers of ours ask the opinion of professional fence installer as part of their quote. And when they find a company like ours who have installed cedar fences from Rotary Park, up near the Heber Down Conservation Area, all through the neighborhoods off Harmony Road, they can expect truth.
The “Why” for your fence construction is that our cedar fence installations fit each backyard design with classic appeal and perform year after year with a little maintenance. Because we treat every fence like it’s going in our own backyard, our reputation has proven to be everything in every customer interaction.
Durable Fencing From Your Local Contractor in Whitby
When you’re dealing with the weather we encounter in Durham Region, a resistant material like cedar wood allows a fence to hold its strength through each Spring thawing season. Cedar contains natural oils and compounds that basically tell bugs and rot to take a hike. It’s like having a fence with its own tried and true immune system.
The choice of cedar is a choice for versatility and undeniable beauty and charm. The versatility extends to privacy fences, decorative picket styles for your front yard, or magnified horizontal patterns. With an install of cedar fencing, you’re adding real beauty to your property with the bonus that as cedar ages, it actually looks better over time. Congratulations! You’ve chosen the Paul Rudd of fencing materials.
It wouldn’t be truthful to say it’s a maintenance-free decision. but with proper care, a quality cedar fence installation in Ajax can last 20 to 30 years or more. The best part if we haven’t even mentioned how good cedar smells! Installing a cedar fence is basically like getting a free aromatherapy session with your whole yard smelling like nature for weeks. Try getting that from a chain link fence.
Maintaining Your Cedar Fence Investment
Let me be straight that right after installation, you’ve got options. A sealing or staining job can lock in that fresh cedar colour, or you can let it weather naturally based on preference. If you want to maintain that fresh cedar look, an application of quality wood sealer or semi-transparent stain every couple years will ensure your fences last and remain a focal point of your yard.
A brief look over to check for any loose boards or hardware will do wonders because if can happen where screws back out slightly due to wood expansion and contraction with the seasons. Also, a wise gardener would suggest to keep plants and vines from growing directly on your fence. I know Virginia creeper looks cool, but it traps moisture against the wood so give your fence some breathing room.
That’s really it. Cedar is pretty forgiving as long as you show it a little love once in a while.
FAQs About Fence Construction in Whitby
If budget is a concern, how much does cedar fence cost?
This is always the first question, because budget is priority. Generally speaking, cedar fences can cost anywhere from $35 to $65 per linear foot for a standard 6-foot privacy fence that includes materials and installation by our fence company. A typical backyard fence project (let’s say 150 linear feet) usually falls in the $5,000 to $10,000 range after considering slope, material cost, and labour..
But regardless of where you are in Durham Region, cheaper isn’t always better. You can definitely find someone who’ll do it for less, but they’re probably cutting corners leaving you unsatisfied. We price our work fairly for the quality we deliver, and our fences prove that investment is worth it year after year.
How long does it take to install a cedar fence?
For most residential cedar fence projects in Whitby, it takes about 2 to 5 days from start to finish. A straightforward backyard privacy fence on a flat lot with no major obstacles can usually get completed in 2 to 3 days. But larger properties with some terrain challenges, multiple fence styles, or complex designs might take closer to a week.
Weather plays a role if we get hit with a week of solid rain, that may require a pause for a day or two. We’re not going to rush through your fence installation in a downpour just to check a box because the quality of our service takes priority over speed. When we start your fence, we finish it.
Does cedar fence need to be treated or stained right away?
If you want to preserve that fresh, natural cedar colour, then yes, you should seal or stain your fence relatively soon after installation within the first few months. We typically recommend waiting about 4 to 8 weeks after installation before staining to lock in the colour and protect the wood.
However, if you’re cool with the natural weathering process and want that silver-gray patina, you don’t need to do anything at all. Cedar will weather beautifully on its own and customers can decide to seal or stain it later if you change your mind. The most important thing is that the fence itself is properly installed with quality materials, because the finishing is really about personal preference.
Ready to Get Your Cedar Fence Installed?
As the top choice for many of our customers, cedar fencing is a fantastic investment for your Whitby, Oshawa, or Ajax property. It’s beautiful, durable, versatile, and when installed correctly, it’ll last for decades.
We’re not the biggest fence company in the GTA, and that’s by design. There’s satisfaction for our team and reliability for our customers because we’d rather build 50 exceptional fences than 500 mediocre ones. We’re local, we’re accountable, and we genuinely care about the quality of work we put out into our community.
So if you’re ready to transform your backyard property or front yard appeal with a beautiful cedar fence, let’s talk. Give us a call, shoot us an email, or fill out the contact form on this page