Cedar Fencing
Custom Cedar Fences Built for Your Home and the Pacific Northwest
Cedar is at the heart of Steadfast’s fence work. Its natural warmth, design flexibility, and proven outdoor performance make it a strong fit for homes throughout the Portland Metro area.
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Cedar Works Exceptionally Well for Portland Homes
Just as important, cedar gives us tremendous design flexibility. It can create a traditional backyard privacy fence, a clean horizontal screen, an architectural picture-frame design, a neighbor-friendly property line, or something custom to the home.

How Steadfast Builds Natural Wood Decks for the Pacific Northwest
Natural Character
Every cedar board has its own grain, tone, and variation. Those differences give a cedar fence warmth and character that manufactured materials intentionally try to reproduce.
Flexible Design
Cedar works with traditional vertical fencing, horizontal layouts, picture-frame designs, overlapping privacy fences, lattice, privacy screens, gates, and custom details.
Repairable and Refinishable
When damage is limited, individual fence components can often be repaired or replaced. Homeowners can also choose to maintain more of cedar’s original color or allow it to weather naturally.
Well Suited to Outdoor Construction
Western Red Cedar’s natural properties make it a practical material for exterior projects, particularly when thoughtful construction helps manage Portland’s moisture and seasonal conditions.
Finding A Fence Style That Suits Your Needs
The right cedar fence starts with the problem you are trying to solve. Some homeowners already know exactly what they want. Others simply know they need more privacy, a safer yard, a better property boundary, or a replacement for an aging fence. You do not need to know all the construction terminology before contacting us. We can help you work through the choices.
Create More Backyard Privacy
A full-height cedar privacy fence can create separation from neighboring properties, streets, patios, decks, and other sightlines while still feeling natural within the landscape.
Create a Safer Yard for Kids or Pets
Fence height, board spacing, access points, gates, hinges, and latches can all be planned around how your family actually uses the yard.
If secure containment is important but full visual privacy is not, Chain Link & Ornamental Fencing may also be worth considering.
Replace an Aging Fence
If an existing fence is leaning, rotting, or requiring repeated repairs, we can evaluate the fence line and help determine whether targeted repairs or replacement make more sense.
Improve a Shared Property Line
For fences shared with neighbors, good-neighbor and finished-both-sides designs can create a cleaner appearance from both properties.
Add Curb Appeal
A fence does not have to look like an afterthought. Board orientation, framing, trim, posts, gates, and other details can help connect the fence visually to the home.
Screen an Outdoor Living Area
A cedar privacy screen can create separation around a patio, deck, hot tub, seating area, mechanical equipment, or another targeted area without fencing the entire property.
Work With a Difficult Property
Slopes, landscaping, retaining walls, grade changes, existing structures, and tight access can all influence fence design. We plan around the property rather than forcing every yard into the same solution.
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Find a Cedar Fence Style That Fits Your Home

Traditional Cedar Privacy Fence
A classic property boundary with strong visual privacy. Board layout, trim, top details, and posts can make the finished design simple or more architectural.

Picture-Frame Cedar Fence
Creates defined fence panels and a more finished appearance. Picture-frame designs can work with both traditional and contemporary homes.

Picture-Frame Overlap Fence
Increase visual coverage while the surrounding frame gives each section clean definition. An excellent choice when privacy and appearance are both priorities.

Traditional Horizontal Cedar Fence
Long, clean lines and a more contemporary look. Can work particularly well with modern homes, outdoor living spaces, and mixed cedar-and-metal designs.

Good-Neighbor Cedar Fence
A more finished appearance from both sides of a shared fence line rather than giving one property the obvious “back” of the fence.

Lattice-Top Cedar Fence
A solid lower section provides privacy while lattice above adds texture and a more open visual transition at the top.

Cedar Privacy Screens
Provide privacy around decks, patios, hot tubs, seating areas, or neighboring sightlines without enclosing an entire yard.

Custom Cedar Gates
A gate should look and function like part of the fence.
GOOD CEDAR DESERVES GOOD CONSTRUCTION
How We Build Cedar Fences for Portland Conditions
Portland’s wet seasons make construction details especially important. A cedar fence is an outdoor system exposed to rain, sun, soil conditions, vegetation, seasonal moisture changes, and sometimes significant grade changes. We cannot control those conditions. We can control how thoughtfully the fence is planned and how carefully it is built.
That means paying close attention to the parts of the fence that are easy to overlook. We consider the supporting structure, post and footing conditions, board layout, exterior hardware, grade changes, and how each element works together. The goal is a fence that feels intentional, stays aligned, functions well, and looks carefully finished long after installation.
Gallery of Cedar Fencing Work
Post Systems
Cedar vs. Metal Posts
Many homeowners do not realize that the visible cedar fence and the supporting post system do not always have to be made from the same material. Steadfast builds cedar fencing using different structural approaches depending on the design, property, and project goals.
Cedar Posts
Cedar posts maintain an all-wood appearance and integrate naturally with traditional cedar fence designs. They may be a good fit when preserving a consistent wood appearance is an important part of the design.
Metal Posts
Metal posts offer another structural approach and can reduce reliance on wood for the primary support at ground level. They can also become part of the design itself. Black metal paired with horizontal cedar creates a clean mixed-material look that works particularly well with contemporary homes.
Living with cedar
Maintaining Your Cedar Fence
Let Cedar Weather Naturally
Some homeowners like the natural weathered appearance cedar develops over time.
If that is the look you prefer, preserving the exact original color may not be a priority.
Maintain More of Cedar's Original Color
Homeowners who want to retain more of cedar’s warm original appearance may choose an appropriate exterior finish and maintenance routine.
The right approach depends on the fence, exposure, product used, and appearance you want to maintain.
Manage Moisture Around the Fence
Vegetation pressed tightly against boards, constant sprinkler exposure, and soil or mulch accumulating around wood can increase moisture exposure.
Keeping the surrounding area reasonably clear helps the fence dry more naturally after wet weather.
Check All Gates and Hardware
Gates are moving components.
Occasionally checking hinges, latches, clearance, and alignment can help identify small issues before they become larger frustrations.
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Alternatives to Cedar
Cedar is a great fit for many Portland homes, but it is not the right answer for every property. The best fence material depends on the appearance you want, how much privacy or security you need, your maintenance preferences, and how you use the space.
Want Less Maintenance?
Composite and PVC fencing can provide a clean, finished privacy fence without the same natural weathering and refinishing considerations as cedar.
Need Security, Visibility, or an Open Fence Design?
Chain link and ornamental fencing can be a better fit when secure containment, visibility, durability, or an open property boundary matters more than full visual privacy.
Prefer the Warmth and Flexibility of Real Wood?
Keep exploring below.
Cedar gives us many ways to design a fence around your home, yard, privacy needs, and personal style.
Repair Your Cedar Fence or Replace It?
Repair May Make Sense When:
- Damage is limited to one portion of the fence.
- Individual boards or rails need replacement.
- A gate needs repair or realignment.
- A limited number of components have failed.
- Most of the existing fence remains in usable condition.
Replacement May Make More Sense When:
- Structural failure exists throughout the fence line.
- Deterioration is widespread.
- Long sections are leaning or unstable.
- Previous repairs have accumulated without solving the larger problem.
- The existing height, layout, privacy, gates, or design no longer work for the property.
A Straightforward Cedar Fence Process
Walk the Fence Line
We meet at the property and review the existing fence and any environmental considerations
Define the Style & Function
We discuss privacy, appearance, access, pets, shared property lines, maintenance expectations, and other priorities.
Choose Details
We help you compare your material and construction. If another fencing material makes more sense for your goals, we’ll tell you.
Receive a Clear Project Scope
We provide an on-site estimate so the proposed scope and pricing reflect the actual property rather than assumptions made from a phone conversation.
Build With Care
During construction, we focus on the structure, alignment, finishing details, gates, and a tidy, respectful jobsite.
Review the Finished Fence
We walk through the completed project together and answer questions about the fence and appropriate care.
Pricing & Estimates
What Does a Cedar Fence Cost?
There is no useful one-price-fits-all answer for a custom cedar fence. That’s why Steadfast provides free on-site estimates.
What Can Affect Cedar Fence Pricing?
- Linear Footage
- Fence Height
- Custom Details
- Terrain & Access Conditions
- Fence Design Complexity
- Existing Fence Removal
- Cedar Selection
- Post & System Considerations
- Gate Type & Amount
Why Choose Steadfast for Cedar Fencing?
Steadfast brings extensive hands-on cedar fencing experience to Portland-area homes, with practical knowledge of different designs, post systems, gates, site conditions, and repair needs. We provide straightforward recommendations based on your property, preferences, maintenance expectations, and budget, then back those decisions with careful craftsmanship, clear communication, and a commitment to doing the work without shortcuts.
“They cleaned up after themselves and left us with the nicest looking fence I've ever owned.”
Workmanship You Can Count On
Steadfast warranties our installation and workmanship to the original homeowner for one year from the project completion date. Applicable products and materials may also carry separate manufacturer or supplier warranties. If a workmanship concern arises during the warranty period, contact us and we will help determine the appropriate next step.
Cedar Fencing FAQs
Is Western Red Cedar a good fencing material for Portland?
Yes. Western Red Cedar is commonly used for exterior construction in the Pacific Northwest because of its natural appearance, design flexibility, and resistance to decay and insects. Material choice is only part of the equation. Fence design, structural support, moisture exposure, site conditions, and installation quality also affect long-term performance.
How long does a cedar fence last?
There is no responsible lifespan that applies to every cedar fence. Material quality, construction, post system, drainage, soil, vegetation, sun exposure, weather, maintenance, and other conditions all influence longevity. We focus on making thoughtful construction decisions where we have control and helping homeowners understand the care their fence may need over time.
Does a cedar fence need to be stained or sealed?
Not necessarily. Some homeowners prefer to let cedar weather naturally. Others want to maintain more of the wood’s original warm color and choose an appropriate exterior finish. The right approach depends largely on the appearance and maintenance commitment you prefer.
What happens if I leave cedar unfinished?
Cedar naturally changes color as it is exposed to weather and sunlight. Many homeowners like that weathered appearance. Even if you leave the wood unfinished, it is still helpful to manage vegetation, soil buildup, irrigation, and other sources of unnecessary moisture around the fence.
Which cedar fence provides the most privacy?
Full-height privacy designs, overlapping boards, and certain picture-frame configurations can all provide strong visual coverage. The right option depends on the appearance you want and the level of separation you need.
Are metal posts better than cedar posts?
Not automatically. Metal and wood post systems involve different appearance, structural, installation, and cost considerations. We can review the property and explain which approaches make sense for the fence you are planning.
Can you build a cedar fence on a slope?
Yes. Grade changes are common throughout the Portland Metro area. Fence layout and transitions should be planned around the actual slope so the finished project looks intentional.
Do you build matching cedar gates?
Yes. We build cedar gates as part of fence projects and plan them around the surrounding design, access needs, framing, hardware, clearance, and alignment.
Can Steadfast repair an existing cedar fence?
Often, yes. When damage is limited and enough of the existing structure remains serviceable, repair may make sense. When problems exist throughout the fence line, replacement may provide a better long-term result. We will be straightforward about which situation we see.
Can you build a shared fence that looks finished from both sides?
Yes. Good-neighbor and other finished-both-sides cedar designs can work well along shared property lines.
How much does a cedar fence cost in Portland?
Pricing depends on the length and height of the fence, cedar selection, design, posts, gates, existing fence removal, terrain, access, and custom details. Steadfast provides free on-site estimates so the scope and price reflect the actual property.
Where does Steadfast install cedar fencing?
Steadfast is based in Beaverton, Oregon, and serves homeowners throughout the Portland Metro area.
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A Cedar Fence That Fits Your Home
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