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Western red cedar is the standard against which all other fence materials are measured in the Pacific Northwest. It's beautiful, naturally rot-resistant, and builds a fence that truly belongs in an Oregon landscape.
Wilkins Fences & Decks has installed cedar fencing throughout Salem, Keizer, Stayton, Silverton, Albany, and the mid-Willamette Valley. We've built board-on-board privacy fences on South Salem residential lots, horizontal cedar fences for modern new builds in West Salem, lattice-top cedar fences in Silverton's historic neighborhoods, and custom cedar gates on rural Aumsville properties. We know the local permit requirements and HOA landscape — and we handle all the paperwork for you.
Why Choose Cedar in the Willamette Valley?
The damp Willamette Valley climate is notoriously hard on wood structures. Pine and fir simply won't last here without constant chemical treatment. Western Red Cedar contains natural tannins and oils that resist rot, decay, and insect damage—making it the ideal natural choice for Salem homeowners.
Aging and Aesthetics
Freshly installed cedar boasts a vibrant array of reds, blondes, and browns with striking grain patterns. Left untreated, it will gracefully age to a distinguished silvery-gray. If you prefer to maintain the rich original colors, a quality penetrating stain applied every 2-3 years will lock in the look while providing extra UV protection.
Construction Quality
At Wilkins Fences and Decks, we don't buy pre-assembled, flimsy fence panels from big-box stores. Every cedar fence we build is stick-built on site. We set our posts deep in concrete, use heavy-duty rails, and individually attach each picket to accommodate the exact contours of your property. We use only high-quality, hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel fasteners to prevent the unsightly black streaks caused by cheap nails reacting to cedar's natural acids.
Styles Available
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Full Privacy: Boards placed tight against each other.
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Board-on-Board (Good Neighbor): Overlapping boards that look identical from both sides while allowing wind to pass through.
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Horizontal Cedar: A sleek, modern aesthetic increasingly popular in newer Salem developments.
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Lattice Top: Adds visual interest and light while maintaining privacy at eye level.
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Cedar Fence Projects We've Completed
Explore some of the cedar fence projects that we have completed in the Salem and greater Willamette Valley area.
