Cedar Fence in Troutdale, OR
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- Stained or left to silver
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Can Cedar Hold Up to the Wind in Troutdale?
The look of cedar with the backbone the east wind demands: galvanized posts hidden behind the boards and patterns that let some air pass.
Yes, if the frame behind it is built for the job. The weak point of a wood fence in a gap-wind town is rarely the boards; it is wood posts that rot at the soil line and then give way in the first big gust. So a cedar fence here usually pairs cedar boards, rails and cap with galvanized steel posts mounted behind them. From the yard you see only wood, and the posts won't rot.
Pattern matters as much as posts. A solid single-sided cedar wall takes the full push of the wind. Board-on-board, where boards overlap on alternate sides of the rail, still blocks the view but leaves small gaps for air, and a shadowbox layout does the same with a finished look from both sides. On east-facing runs we usually recommend one of those.
Side and rear setbacks allow up to 7 feet, which is taller than many towns nearby. A 7-foot cedar run needs a middle rail so long boards stay flat, and closer post spacing to spread the load.
How We Build a Cedar Fence for Wind
Check exposure
East-facing and open runs flagged
Pick the pattern
Board-on-board, shadowbox or solid
Written estimate
Posts, rails, boards and gates listed
Set steel posts
Deep, plumb and close together
Hang the cedar
Three rails on tall runs, cap on top
With 4,370 Troutdale homes built from 1970 to 1999, many yards still have fences on wood posts; swapping to steel behind new cedar is an upgrade we often suggest.
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What Affects the Cost of a Cedar Fence in Troutdale
Wind-ready cedar costs more to frame than a basic fence, and these are the parts that add up.
Steel posts
Galvanized posts and brackets cost more than wood posts but last.
Pattern
Board-on-board and shadowbox use more cedar per foot.
Height
A 7-foot run needs longer boards and a third rail.
Board grade
Clearer cedar costs more and shows fewer knots.
Gates
Steel-framed gates hold their shape in gusts.
Stain
Sealing the cedar once it dries is a separate step.
Ask for a free written estimate before any work starts.
Why Homeowners Here Choose Us for Cedar
Wood look, steel backbone
Posts that don't rot or snap
Patterns for airflow
Less load on every post
5-year workmanship warranty
On everything we build
Cedar Fence Questions
Will I see the steel posts?
Is board-on-board as private as a solid fence?
Can a cedar fence go in my front yard?
Should I stain new cedar here?
Price a Cedar Fence in Troutdale
Written estimate before any work begins.