3 Reasons to Choose Cedar for Your Fencing

Are you looking for an excellent fencing material for your home or business? While there are many different types of lumber available, nothing compares to 100% natural cedar. Cedar is a popular lumber for all types of outdoor projects, for a variety of reasons. Here’s a look at some of the many benefits of choosing cedar:

• It’s an attractive addition to your yard. A cedar fence adds a great border to your backyard. Cedar fence boards come in flattop or dog-eared, allowing you to choose the fence style that matches the feel of your property. Use flattop boards to create a “good neighbor” fence that your entire block will be proud of.
• Cedar’s stable and strong. When it comes to fencing, you need a material that will stay straight and strong for years to come. Cedar lumber is perfect for fencing because of the species natural resistance to things like termites and rot. Other types of lumber have been known to age with far less beauty often warping over time and causing gaps, crooked fencing, and cracks—problems not as commonly seen in Cedar due to the species inborn stability.
• It’s easy to work with. Cedar lumber’s straight grain and uniform texture make cutting and fitting it a breeze. Its surface is also very receptive to stains, glues, and paints, which means you’ll get the look you want quickly and easily.

To learn more about the characteristics and unique benefits of cedar lumber, come to J & W Lumber. We have six locations in Southern California, and can offer all the lumber and expertise you’ll need to complete a perfect fencing, decking, patio cover, or garden box project. Call (760) 741-8776 today to learn more about our selection.