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Ardmore Fence Pros is the Ardmore starting point for cedar fence. Tell us the layout, the height and whether you want vertical, horizontal or a picket style, then request a free quote and a local fence contractor will call you back with options.
Cedar has natural oils that slow decay and insect damage, and it tends to warp and split less than treated pine as it goes through Oklahoma summers. That makes it popular for front yard accents, horizontal modern fences and privacy runs where the owner wants a nicer face toward the house.
Grades and species
Not all cedar is the same. Western red cedar is a common premium pick. Other cedar species and lower grades carry more knots and cost less. Ask each contractor what species and grade of picket they quote, and whether the rails are cedar or treated pine. Two quotes that both say cedar can describe very different boards.
Cedar is softer than pine, so stainless or coated fasteners help avoid black streaks where nails react with the wood.
Posts under the cedar
Cedar pickets do not mean cedar posts. Most builders set treated wood or galvanized steel posts in concrete and hang cedar rails and pickets on them, because a post in red clay sees moisture that would shorten even cedar's life. Ask what goes in the ground and how deep.
Horizontal and modern styles
Horizontal cedar boards with narrow gaps are a look many Ardmore homeowners ask about. They need closer post spacing or a center support so long boards do not sag, and the gap width decides how private the yard feels. Ask to see the board spacing before the whole run goes up. Finish matters too: a clear sealer keeps the warm color longer, while bare cedar fades to gray. For the pine version of a privacy fence, see wood privacy fence.
Frequently asked questions
Does cedar need to be stained?
It does not have to be. Left bare it turns silver-gray. A sealer or stain keeps more of the original color and slows checking.
Is cedar worth it over pine?
It often holds up better against warping and rot, but it costs more. Ask for both in the same quote so you can compare.
Can I mix a cedar front with a pine back fence?
Yes. Many owners use cedar where it shows and pine along side and back lines. Mention it so the quote splits the runs.
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