Both Western Red and Northern White cedar are popular choices for fences today. They are both paintable and stainable, but there are advantages and disadvantages to each one of them. Western Red cedar is the one that most people use for their fences.

If it is not treated, painted, or stained or will end up a beautiful, silvery color when exposed to the elements for several years. It can hold up to all kinds of climates and is naturally resistant to insects and other pests. If you want to do something creative and different with your fencing, Northern White cedar is the way to go.

It can be bent much further without breaking and is used not only for fencing but for other landscaping and design work as well. Some argue that Northern White is even more durable than Western Red cedar, but both are fine choices for fencing and other outdoor items.

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You can apply a finish to your cedar fence in a variety of ways like rolling, spraying, brushing or dipping. When painting cedar, first apply a good water repellent and allow plenty of time for it to dry. Then apply a primer coat before your final coat of actual paint. You can use a natural finish like a water repellent but keep in mind that it will need to be reapplied in a year or two depending on the wood and the exposure to the weather.

Keeping your finish maintained is simple if you regularly clean the dirt and any mildew off the wood. Make sure to use an actual mildew remover on mildew to especially if you have any intentions of refinishing at a later time. Stains can be caused by excess moisture or using the wrong fasteners and they rust. Avoid this by using only stainless steel fasteners. Fences have full exposure to the sun and the rain, so to get the most value out of your fence, make sure you take care with the finish and use the right materials and techniques.

Cedar that is unfinished will over time fade to an attractive gray color that is sometimes the preferred look but leaving cedar unfinished like that is not a good plan if you want it to last. Cedar should be finished within six to twelve months to prevent surface damage. Even a few weeks of exposure to the elements can drastically change the woods ability to hold the finish.

Opaque finishes like paint are a popular choice and provide the most surface protection for your cedar. Natural finishes like water repellents and stains are a nice choice for fences to retain most of the natural essence of the lumber but are more suitable to wood that is out of the elements as they are a somewhat temporary solution and will have to be repeated often. Make sure that whatever you choose to finish your cedar, you effective prepare the surface for the finish by not exposing to the elements before finishing and sanding if necessary.

Western Red Cedar is far superior to many types of wood when it comes to finish retention. It has all the qualities that cause it to very easily accept and retain many different types of finishes.

Cedar has excellent dimensional stability which is because of the density of the wood. If the wood is less dense like cedar is, it will not shrink and swell with weather changes as easily as most types of lumber will. This makes it very sturdy and strong and less likely to have differences in structure that will mar the finish. Although, the most important factor is the moisture content of the wood at the time of construction and finishing to ensure a long lasting finish.

There are many different textures of cedar available and depending on what you are looking for, the fine texture of cedar makes it easily accept finishes of many types.

The pattern of growth, meaning whether it is summer-wood or spring-wood, is also a factor. Cedar tends to have a smaller path of summer wood growth. Instead of the pitch or resin that is found in most types of lumber, cedar has none. Cedar has water soluble extractive that more naturally resistant to decay.

The best choice for use with cedar is hot-dipped galvanized, aluminum and stainless steel fasteners. These fasteners are recommended because they are corrosion resistant.  Other types of nails and screws are not recommended because they can react with the cedar causing staining of the wood and possibly rust and disintegration.

When using larger, heavier timber you will need heavier fasteners than just nails and screws. You could use bolts, lag screws, split rings, shear plates, or sometimes custom made hardware is necessary. You will need to make sure that what you choose to use is corrosion resistant to prevent future problems. This can become costly if the proper fasteners are not used so a well planned project is the best route.

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When choosing lumber for your cedar fencing, there are many different things to consider. Basically, there are two different grades of cedar. These are clear and knotty. Clear grade cedar is a better choice for appearance sake. The grades come in various classifications based on size and what you need it for.

When you go to purchase your cedar you could be asked what species you want, what product pattern, the size and grade, quantity and the Grading Agency Paragraph. They also may offer different textures to choose from and you will have to take into consideration what type of fasteners you are going to want to use. With all these choices, it pays to do some homework before you go and buy your cedar.