Cedar fence installation Kingston ON

Do you live or work in Kingston and are looking for a wood fencing installation? Well, here in Kingston and most of Ontario, the two most popular options are pine (pressure-treated) and cedar. We’ll focus here mainly on the unique features of cedar wood, but if you’re curious about pressure-treated fencing, we install that as well.

The type of cedar Kingston Fence uses makes the difference between a durable, rot-resistant enclosure and one that claims to be of good quality, but is subjected to rot, decay and termite infiltration. Our fence contractors in Kingston use the finest western red cedar to install our fences and gates. This type is special as it contains natural oils that naturally repel insects, making the fence less susceptible to termite damage and pest infestation.

Within the red cedar category, there are also different grades. The lower the number grade, the closer the wood is to the core of the trunk, making it higher quality with fewer and smaller knots, making it more resistant to pests. For example, red cedar grade #1 is superior to grade #2, the latter located further away from the tree’s heart and having more and larger knots. Although knots give wood a distinctive look, and are commonly used in furniture for that unique look, you want a wood that has fewer of these “blemishes” to give less opportunity for bugs to infest the wood.

White cedar is also a viable option for fencing as it does have remarkable durability and even more pronounced bug-resisting oils. The knots, however, may be more numerous, but this can be managed properly with a thorough inspection.

There are other species of cedar that we do NOT use, that are deemed inappropriate or of sub-par quality for wood fencing, and these include:

Chinese cedar - this is to be avoided at all costs, as it is actually a fir species and doesn’t have the strength, durability and rot-resistance that cedar is known for.

Japanese cedar - this is better quality than Chinese cedar, but is still not a first option for fencing, as it is less sturdy and is more prone to breakage than red cedar.

Choosing red cedar fencing is a smart choice as it has numerous benefits that very few other wood species can boast. They include:

Longevity: a well-maintained cedar fence can last upwards of 20 years.
Maintenance: not much to the maintenance other than sporadic visual inspection and cleaning.
Eco-friendliness: doesn’t require chemical preservatives to maintain its pest-resistance; it can also be safely disposed of and biodegraded at the end of its life.
Strength: not prone to warpage, cracks and can withstand moderate impact.
Value: this is not obvious as the cost for cedar fence installation is typically 50-75% higher than that of pressure-treated fencing, but given the longevity, durability, strength and higher ROI, the value is quite good with cedar.

If you’re serious about getting cedar fencing for your property, this privacy fence option is a great choice for many homes and even commercial settings. Give us a call at Kingston Fence to discuss the different style options that will fit right in with your property and neighbourhood.