Why choose Cedar?
Cedar has natural oils and acids in the wood that make it undesirable to most insects. This allows the wood to be installed in its unfinished form and last for many years. Cedar also warps less than Whitewood or Pine fences. [Back to top] Why does my fence have stains? The stains you see are from corroding or rusting nails and fasteners. Cedar mills recommend the use of aluminum, stainless steel or polymer-coated fasteners. When galvanized nails or fasteners are used in Cedar, the acids in the wood react with the zinc and cause the corrosion streaks you see on your fence (see also why Cedar). At first, the only sign of fastener deterioration may be the streaks, but eventually the fastener will decay enough to lose its friction hold in the wood. Then your great-looking fence begins to fall apart. [Back to top] What about steel posts? Steel posts come in many shapes and sizes. The most common post for wood fences in the Dallas area is 2 3/8 inch diameter galvanized. There are also many t
