LIFESTYLE CEDAR™ Fencing

WFP’s LIFESTYLE CEDAR™ Fencing is available in both Western Red Cedar and Japanese Cedar.

Often referred to as Sugi, Japanese Cedar is a beautiful species grown in responsibly managed forests throughout Japan. Used for centuries in both structural and appearance applications, Japanese Cedar has a wonderful pinkish-red hue and is usually straight-grained and medium-textured. The wood sands and glues very easily and takes finishes and stains extremely well. All WFP’s LIFESTYLE CEDAR™ Japanese Cedar Fencing products are kiln-dried, making them dimensionally stable and a beautiful, easy-to-maintain, long-lasting fencing solution, especially if cost a concern.

LIFESTYLE CEDAR™ Western Red Cedar is a beautiful wood and the species is an excellent choice for exterior applications like fencing as its fibers are rich in natural compounds that act as preservatives, providing the wood with a high resistance to moisture, decay, and insects, and rendering it extremely long-lasting.

Fence posts, boards and rails are available in a variety of lengths and dimensions, and come in a several different surface textures to create the exact fence you’re looking for.

Surface Textures Include:

Saw textured: A textured surface where the blade marks, created during the milling process when a circular saw or band saw is used, are visible on all four sides of the wood.

Rougher headed: A more pronounced “rougher” surface texture created in the milling process when roughened planer knives are used. The surface is visible on all four sides and creates a pleasant, rustic look.

Surfaced Four Sides: Usually referred to as S4S, all four sides of the board or post have been smoothed to present a uniform, elegant finish for a high-end look.

Surfaced One Side, Two Edges: Known as S1S2E, one side of the board is smooth, and the other is textured, allowing you to use either for your exposed view.

Rough Sawn / Rougher Headed: The ideal choice for a traditional, rustic style fence, either circular or band saws or roughened planer knives are used to create a roughened surface visible on all four sides.

• Western Red Cedar, and Japanese Cedar can be allowed to weather naturally to a silvery grey look, or a range of stains and coatings can be applied to ensure maximum performance.
• For best results coat all six sides before installation.
• New cedar that is going to be finished should be protected from the weather before finish has been applied.
• Allow product to acclimatize to the environment where it will be installed to avoid unwanted shrinkage or expansion.
• Fasteners with corrosion resistance should be used. Hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel.
• Maintain your fence by keeping it free of dirt and debris.
• Important Note: Never power-wash cedar because it damages the wood fibers.

Finishing and maintenance are recommendations provided by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRLCA). For more information on finishing and maintenance, please visit realcedar.com/outdoor/care-maintenance