Pressure treated or cedar
Treated pine for value and cedar for grain and natural resistance, with the choice explained before you commit to either.
Wooden Fences
Privacy, picket, split rail, shadowbox, and board on board.
Wood, natural warmth and real privacy
Wood is still the warmest fence you can put on a property, and it is the most adaptable. Privacy, picket, split rail, shadowbox, and board on board each give the yard a different character from the same material.
High Country Fencing of Illinois builds in pressure treated pine or cedar, frames the runs so they do not bow, and braces the gates so they keep their square. Stain it, paint it, or let it silver out on its own.
Wood Fence Styles and Care
Stain, paint, or weather
Finish it to match the house, or let it silver out on its own. We tell you what each choice asks of you later.
Framed to stay square
Posts, rails, and pickets sized and spaced so the run does not bow, and gates braced so they keep their shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose cedar or pressure treated pine?
Cedar gives you the grain and a natural resistance to insects and rot. Treated pine costs less and takes stain well. Both work here when the posts are set right.
When should a new wood fence be stained?
After the boards have dried out enough to take the finish. We tell you what to watch for so the stain soaks in instead of sitting on the surface.
Which wood style gives the most privacy?
Board on board and tight privacy give a solid face. Shadowbox trades a little screening for airflow, which matters on an exposed run.
Will a wood fence warp or cup?
Boards move as they dry. Correct rail spacing, fasteners at the right points, and a finish once the wood is ready are what keep that movement small.
Can a wood fence follow a sloped yard?
Yes, either racked to follow the grade or stepped down in sections. Racking keeps the bottom tight to the ground, which matters if you are containing a pet.
Ready for a wood fence done right?
Tell us what you want enclosed and we will walk the line, talk material, and put a price in writing.
Request Your Fence Quote
Share a few details about the property and we will reach out to schedule a walk of the line.
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HoursMonday to Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ServingNew Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena