Material Guide

Cedar Privacy Fence

Also known as: Western Red Cedar Fence, Cedar Wood Fence, Cedar Privacy Fence

Plan Your Cedar Fence

Draw fence lines on a satellite map of your property and get an instant cedar fence cost estimate.

What Is Cedar?

Cedar fences are premium wood fences made from naturally rot-resistant cedar lumber. Western red cedar contains natural oils that repel insects and resist decay, making it one of the longest-lasting wood fencing options. Cedar weathers to an attractive silver-gray patina if left unstained.

Great For Privacy Fences

Popular Cedar Fence Colors

Natural Honey Cedar Privacy Fence

Fresh western red cedar has a warm honey-amber tone with rich grain patterns. This is the most popular look for cedar fences, showcasing the wood's natural beauty with a clear sealant.

Weathered Silver-Gray Cedar Privacy Fence

Left untreated, cedar naturally ages to a beautiful silver-gray patina over 1-2 years. Many homeowners prefer this weathered look for its rustic, coastal charm.

Clear Sealed Cedar Privacy Fence

A transparent sealant preserves cedar's natural color while adding UV and moisture protection. Clear-sealed cedar fences maintain their warm tones for years with periodic reapplication.

Semi-Transparent Stain Cedar Privacy Fence

Available in tones from golden oak to dark walnut, semi-transparent stains let the cedar grain show through while adding color depth and enhanced weather protection.

Available Styles

Cedar can be built in these styles:

Cedar Fence Panels

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Is Cedar Right for You?

Best for

✓ Homeowners wanting natural beauty
✓ Areas with moisture or insect concerns
✓ Custom fence designs
✓ Long-term wood fence investment

Not recommended for

✗ Very tight budgets (premium pricing)
✗ Ground-contact applications without treatment

Common Uses

✓ Privacy fencing
✓ Decorative yard fencing
✓ Garden enclosures
✓ Property boundaries
✓ Custom designs

Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
+ Naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insects	− More expensive than pressure-treated pine
+ Beautiful natural grain and color	− Still requires sealing for color retention
+ Ages gracefully to silver-gray if left natural	− Softer wood — can dent more easily
+ Lighter weight than pressure-treated pine	− Cost varies significantly by region
+ No chemical treatment needed	− Not as structurally strong as hardwoods

Cedar Privacy Fence Cost

A six-foot cedar privacy fence runs $20 to $45 per linear foot installed. The table applies the same height factors the planner and the calculator use, so a number you read here matches the one you get after drawing your own property.

Height	Per foot	100 ft	150 ft	200 ft
4 ft	$14 to $31	$1,400 to $3,150	$2,100 to $4,725	$2,800 to $6,300
5 ft	$17 to $38	$1,700 to $3,825	$2,550 to $5,738	$3,400 to $7,650
6 ft (most common)	$20 to $45	$2,000 to $4,500	$3,000 to $6,750	$4,000 to $9,000
8 ft	$28 to $63	$2,800 to $6,300	$4,200 to $9,450	$5,600 to $12,600

Installed prices before gates, permits, and removal of an old fence. A walk gate adds $350 to $600 and a double drive gate $1,000 to $1,800 on most materials.

Expected service life is 15 to 25 years, which works out to $1.3 to $2.17 per foot per year of ownership before upkeep.