How To Build A Tongue And Groove Cedar Fence

Cedar tongue groove v match boards.

How to build a tongue and groove cedar fence.

As of this writing cedar dog ear fence pickets cost 0 61 lineal foot. Few questions that i have. We often are able to find 3 grade tongue and groove at lower price. A diy tutorial to build a cedar fence gate with tongue and groove panel.

Decide on the type of finish. Using pressure treated wood for posts set 6 feet apart. Add beauty to your exterior with this solid cedar gate using my plans. Consider using lattice panels alone or in combination with solid boards where a lighter more open fence is desired.

Cedar has more than proven itself as a durable material. Rough sawn 10 foot 4 by 4 and 8 foot 2 by 4 make up the rails caps and posts while dual textured tongue and groove siding smooth side in rough side out make up the slats. Using cedar tongue and groove planks for horizontal slats. This project provides instructions to create a 42 inch wide cedar wood gate that will add style and function to a fence.

The combination of wood and black metal make this privacy fence stand out from neighboring fences. Plus the tongue and groove cedar boards ensure privacy as no one will be able to peek through slats in the gate and the black hardware beautifully contrasts with the red cedar. When your friend asks for a solid cedar fence gate to replace an existing rotted gate you say yes because that is a fun challenge. Fence runs total of 40 feet.

Transparent or semitransparent stains are suggested if a natural look is desired. I couldn t find much details on how to build or things to consider for this type of fence online so i am reaching out to you all for help. 1 6 tongue and groove western red cedar is running 1 55 lineal foot. This western red cedar privacy screen is gorgeous.

Will wind be a problem. Decide whether short length pattern siding such as channel or tongue and groove v joint will achieve the look you want. This privacy fence includes a red wood stain that brings out the warm gold color of western red cedar.