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Cedar Fence Installation Kitchener ON
If you’re based in Kitchener, Waterloo or surrounding cities like Cambridge and Guelph, choosing a durable fence is especially crucial in our often harsh Canadian climate. In Kitchener and other parts of Ontario, we see all types of weather ranging from bitter minus double digit temperatures to sweltering heat that makes us think we’re in the deep south, precipitation ranging from a light drizzle to torrential rain, windstorms, hail, snow, sleet and everything in between.
We expect our fences to hold up to this climate and some fare better than others. If you’re on the market for an all-natural, eco-friendly fencing material, wood is an obvious choice, but cedar fencing specifically has the durability and strength to hold up against the elements, go through multiple periods of expansions and contractions while still maintaining its structure and beauty. Why choose cedar fencing over pine? Pine is a soft wood that, if untreated, is easily damaged from warping, rot due to pest infestation and intolerance to harsh and varying climates. It is often chemically treated, widely known as pressure-treated lumber to withstand rot to a certain degree. However, if you’re comparing cedar fencing with pressure-treated pine fencing in certain key categories, cedar fencing is the clear winner. |
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Cedar fencing provides the following features that pine either lacks or falls behind in:
One factor in which pressure-treated pine outshines cedar is initial investment. Cedar fencing is more costly upfront, but if you consider the long-term cost savings of reduced maintenance and fewer replacements, the long-term cost differential begins to narrow over the years.
Another advantage of pressure-treated pine is its hardiness in moist soil conditions. Did you know? You can mix and match different materials in the same fence structure. It’s not uncommon to have cedar panels installed along with pressure-treated pine posts. That way, you get the best of both worlds.
If durability, longevity, environmentally friendliness, and beauty are at the top of your list for fencing materials, seriously consider cedar fencing. Our cedar fence contractors use premium cedar lumber, specifically red cedar, to install an enclosure that will beautify your property for years to come. Remember that not all cedar lumber is of the same quality and caliber. We use only the best, and avoid the “young” cedar that has not had time to mature and harden. Call us at Kitchener Fencing to book a free consultation to discuss different options for your yard and property.
- Durability (20-25 years in cedar vs 15 years average lifespan in pine)
- Maintenance (visual inspection and basic wash needed in cedar vs regular sealing in pine)
- Eco-friendliness (cedar is the more natural wood when compared to the chemically treated pine)
- Resistance to rot (cedar contains natural oils that resists bugs, whereas pressure-treated pine uses harsh chemicals artificially injected into the lumber to resist pests)
- Appearance (cedar develops a beautiful patina over the years whereas pressure-treated pine develops an unsightly green tinge over time)
One factor in which pressure-treated pine outshines cedar is initial investment. Cedar fencing is more costly upfront, but if you consider the long-term cost savings of reduced maintenance and fewer replacements, the long-term cost differential begins to narrow over the years.
Another advantage of pressure-treated pine is its hardiness in moist soil conditions. Did you know? You can mix and match different materials in the same fence structure. It’s not uncommon to have cedar panels installed along with pressure-treated pine posts. That way, you get the best of both worlds.
If durability, longevity, environmentally friendliness, and beauty are at the top of your list for fencing materials, seriously consider cedar fencing. Our cedar fence contractors use premium cedar lumber, specifically red cedar, to install an enclosure that will beautify your property for years to come. Remember that not all cedar lumber is of the same quality and caliber. We use only the best, and avoid the “young” cedar that has not had time to mature and harden. Call us at Kitchener Fencing to book a free consultation to discuss different options for your yard and property.