Our wood fencing options
Whatever you can think of, we can install for you. So if you want full privacy, semi-private, horizontal, vertical, board on board, our artistic fence professionals will do a great job of matching your fence with the properties of your home.
Picket
Picket fencing is the style most seen around front of homes, you can see completely through it, plus they are usually 3 feet tall so it is more for making your home have curb appeal as opposed to getting any sort of privacy.
Stockade
Stockade This style has side-by-side boarding so it is both private and sturdy.
In contrast to the board on board (below), a stockade fence may shrink over time and leave gaps between the boards whereas the board on board has the wood placed over each other so even with shrinkage, the fence remains gap free.
Shadowbox
Shadowbox fencing is a semi-privacy fence style. If someone is looking directly at the fence, then they can’t see through but you can see through on an angle. It also offers less wind resistance.
Board on Board
Board on board This style of fencing has overlapping boards which provides complete privacy.
Post and Rail
This fence style is commonly used for ranches and farm fencing.
They are durable & versatile, they are basically the posts with the rails connected and not very private!
Lattice
These fences are great for keeping pets and children away from the pool for example.
They are not very private but we can add them to a more privacy focused fence for some nice visuals.
why choose a wood fence?
For centuries, wood has been a popular choice for fences due to it being readily available, affordable and they are a great way to improve the look and feel of a property and, depending on the style, a wooden fence offers privacy, peace and seclusion in our hectic lives.
These are a few more reasons to opt for a wood fence:
- Not only affordable but durable too. They can last decades if installed properly and maintained properly.
- Maintenance is simple and can be done with soap and water, a pressure hose and you can treat it with paint, stain or water repellent treatment. Also, any damaged or warped wood can be changed easier than other types of fence.
- Wood fences are environmentally friendly. Wood is easily re-used and more and more treatments are eco-friendly these days too.
- A wood fence can improve your property value as home buyers want to get security and privacy which a wooden fence can provide. A well maintained and installed, $10,000 fence can add up to $6000 to the property value, for example.
- They can provide safe areas in your yard for pets and children so they can’t get to the pool or get out your yard easily. And of course, security from people or animals getting in.
- There is a lot of variety, you can choose different wood types, paint them, stain them and wooden fences come in different styles to fit the character of your home.
What Is The Best Type Of Wood To Use For A Wooden Fence In Beaumont, Texas?
In Texas, the heat, insects and humid conditions all cause problems for wooden fences.
It’s important to learn about the different types of wood that are great for the Texas climate and which ones might struggle.
As always, we are here to provide our professional insights and answer all your questions and help you make the right choice for what you want the fence for whether it is a picket or a privacy or for a pool or pet area.
There are two different types of wood, hardwood and softwood.
Hardwoods are the ones that lose their leaves in fall so beech, mahogany, oak and teak are the types in this category. They are usually used for decorative purposes and furniture.
The second type, softwood, is where you find the wood we use for fences. Redwood, Cedar, Pine, Spruce, Cypress. These are the trees that keep their leaves year round, are pretty tall and straight so great for building straight structures like fences with.
Softwood, evergreen trees also have natural resins which stave of termites.
Cedar
The Western Red Cedar is a great wood to build a fence with and is one of the most popular (along with pine.)
It’s a colorful wood which handles extreme temperatures and the weather variations in Texas very well and the fact that cedar has fewer knots means that the wood is more structurally sound when compared to other wood types.
Cedar also has tight fibers and grain patterns which help with decay and rot resistance as the tightness of the fibers protect the wood from moisture and expanding in the Texas heat.
It doesn’t warp as much as other woods either which is important in Texas.
There are two types of cedar, the western cedar and the northern white cedar.
The western cedar is a light brown with a hint of red through it.
The northern white cedar can vary between white and yellowish in color.
Both of these will gray with age.
It has natural insect repellant so termites don’t particularly find cedar enjoyable to eat.
It is one of the more expensive options but should last a lot longer than any other wood type and Cedar also looks great so adds to curb appeal and adds to the value of your home if selling it.
12 to 20 years life expectancy (more if maintained well) and the higher end of price (ballpark price for wood fences is in the FAQ’s below.)
Redwood
Redwood is a beautiful wood, is extremely strong and, if you use high quality Redwood, it is pretty resistant to rot with some reports saying that termites feed less on Redwood (as well as Cypress and Red Cedar) than other types of wood, for example, pine.
Redwood is also the prettier when comparing with pine with the naturally looking, deep red color being appealing to many people.
It’s a good idea to use lower grade Redwood for the fence panels and a higher grade for the posts. This is due to higher grade being more resistance to rot and insects like termites who live where the posts sit in the ground.
It is one of the more costly woods to use and is comparable to Red Cedar (maybe up to 15% more) so a ball park figure is in the region of $8 per picket.
The Redwood is great for humid climates like we have in Southeast Texas.
To avoid your fence going gray, treat the fence with a clear oil sealer.
Life expectancy is around the same as Cedar, 12 to 20 years but can last up to ten years longer (as with Cedar) if maintained properly but this depends on weather.
Pine
This is readily available, is more affordable and also has resins in the wood that resists rot and mildew.
However, pine does not stop termites (studies show pine is actually one of their favorites) but, if the pine is treated, this will stave off termites and carpenter ants.
7 to 12 years life expectancy if maintained properly.
Spruce
Spruce is less durable than Redwood and it can warp in humid environments.
It’s also more prone to being eaten by insects than other types of wood.
It does have a natural grey hue that looks great and it is also an affordable option but, due to the above issues, we do not recommend having a fence built using Spruce in around the Beaumont area.
As it is one of the cheaper options, a spruce fence will have around 4 to 7 years life expectancy.
Pressure Treated Wood
Wood that has been pressure treated tends to be the least expensive choice, pine is the main wood used with the treatment protects it from the critters and rot.
Some of the chemicals used in the treatment are toxic to humans and animals, especially arsenate so this is the least environmentally friendly of the wooden fence choices available.
You want to get wood that has been kiln dried as opposed to air dried as air dried pressure treated wood is more likely to warp.
Pressure treated wood also starts out green and turns grey due to exposure to the elements over the months and years.
To combat the fence turning grey, you should apply a protective stain and sealant as soon as it is installed.
Wood that has been pressure treated lasts around 20 years.
Cypress Wood
Although Cypress is aesthetically pleasing, it fades to grey over time.
Cypress is a great choice if you prefer appeal over extreme durability but this type of wood is not so great in Texas weather and is not so readily available.
It is easy to paint or stain though but we would choose a different type of wood for your fence.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Wood Fences:
Advantages
Disadvantages
Advantages
Advantages of Wood Fencing:
- One of the most affordable and cost effective types of fence you can install on your property in terms of upfront outlay.
- A Wood fence can provide privacy depending on style chosen.
- They are versatile and look great. They have a classic and natural look which compliments any property and come in many style options to match the feel of your home.
- They can be painted to match the exterior of your property.
- They are a renewable resource and are environmentally friendly. It is important to know where the wood originated and the foresters adhered to sustainability practices.
- They are the quicker to install than vinyl or metal fences so you can get back to enjoying your property quicker.
Disadvantages
Disadvantages of Wood Fencing:
- A wood fence is the fence that needs the most maintenance. They can start to look a bit shabby with age if not maintained properly. They can also start to shrink over the years and cause gaps in a privacy fence.
- Due to wood being susceptible to damage from water, as the months and years pass, a wood fence that hasn’t been treated properly will start to fade, warp and crack with the cycles of being rained on and then heated by the sun so causing it to turn grayish in color.
- This means they become weaker with age with regard to their durability and strength when compared with other types of fence materials.
- As you know, many insects like the taste of wood and due to them not getting on very well with water, a wood fence is also prone to rotting unless treated and maintained properly. Depending on the size of fence, this can be a big job.
- Nature will take its course which we can’t do anything about but you should get around ten years of fence life if the fence is regularly cleaned and sealed every two to three years and has been installed with protection from water damage and sunlight in the first place.
- Storms can damage the fence so you need to get them repaired which can be costly.
- Wood fences don’t usually have warranties due to nature being able to take it’s course and being out of our hands.
- Highest maintenance required in terms of painting and resealing every couple of years so needs to be factoring into your budget. However, saying this, the effort to keep your wood fence looking great is well worth it.
Some Frequently Asked Questions...
Do I need a permit to get a wooden fence installed in Beaumont, texas?
This depends. Please see our page on fence permits and regulations for Jefferson County, Texas.
Generally you need a permit if the fence is a solid fence over 6 feet and an open fence over 8 feet, you need a permit.
What is the cost of having a wooden fence installed?
This depends on the type of wood used, the height and length of the fence but generally, a quality wood fence, installed by us, will cost around $1,996 and $4,448 for a wood fence installation. This includes all materials and labor costs.
How long will my wood fence last?
Depending on different factors such as type of wood and the weather, you can expect a wood fence to last anywhere between 9 and 20 years. This also depends on how the fence has been maintained. Pressure Treated Pine can last 12 to 15 years and Western Red Cedar can last 15 to 18 years.
How do I look after my new wood fence?
Due to the weather in Texas, we get quite bad storms from time to time and then the sun comes out which warps untreated fences. This also makes the wood turn gray after time. To get more years out of your wood fence, you can use a quality sealer or stain. A stained or painted fence will last a few years longer depending on which product is used. A well maintained wood fence, whether painted or stained, can add more curb appeal too. However, we prefer a beautiful stained fence which keeps the wood's characteristics to a painted one.
Do you do gates as well?
Yes, our fence partners do gates and they make sure the gate compliments your fence and property beautifully too!
My question isn't answered here...
We have a more comprehensive FAQ page on the menu at the top of this page and our fence installation partners are always ready to answer your questions on (409) 215-2469
What is the most popular choice of wood?
The most popular is western red cedar and pressure treated pine.
What are the main advantages of choosing wood for a fence?
People mainly go for wood because it looks great and comes in loads of different styles.
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