Cedar Fence Boards Edmonton: How to Choose Cedar for Fencing
Cedar Fence Boards Edmonton: How to Choose Cedar for Fencing
If you are building or repairing a cedar fence in Edmonton or Sherwood Park, start with the fence board size, post needs, fastener choice, gate details, and finishing plan. Cedar fence projects are easier to estimate when boards, posts, screws, and related outdoor materials are planned together.
Kingma Lumber carries cedar lumber, cedar fence and outdoor project material, cedar posts, cedar deck boards, Spanish Cedar for specialty woodworking, and cedar-compatible fasteners. Use this guide to plan your cedar fence material list and then shop the Cedar Lumber collection.
Quick answer: what should I buy for a cedar fence?
For most cedar fence projects, compare cedar fence boards first, then confirm posts, gates, rails or framing, compatible exterior screws, and whether you need finishing products. If the project includes privacy screens, deck privacy walls, repairs, or matching outdoor details, include those cedar parts in the same material plan.
Cedar fence planning checklist
| Planning item | What to confirm before buying |
|---|---|
| Fence board size | Confirm the listed cedar board width, thickness, length, profile, and whether the boards fit the planned fence style. |
| Posts and structure | Plan cedar posts, gates, screens, rails, framing, and any heavier outdoor pieces that support the fence system. |
| Quantity | Measure fence run length, board spacing, gate openings, repairs, waste allowance, and any privacy-screen sections. |
| Fasteners | Choose cedar-compatible exterior screws sized for the boards, posts, exposure, and installation method. |
| Finish and maintenance | Decide whether the cedar will be stained, oiled, sealed, coated, or allowed to weather based on the project goal. |
| Local pickup | Confirm current stock, board lengths, post sizes, screw counts, and pickup timing before scheduling work. |
Cedar fence boards vs other cedar project materials
Cedar fence boards are selected for fence faces, privacy screens, gates, and visible outdoor barriers. A fence project may still use several cedar categories: fence boards for the face, cedar posts for structure, cedar deck or dimensional boards for matching outdoor details, and U2 cedar screws or other compatible fasteners for assembly.
- Cedar fence boards: best for privacy fencing, screens, gates, fence repairs, and visible yard structures.
- Cedar posts: useful for gates, corners, support points, pergolas, and heavier outdoor elements.
- Cedar deck boards: useful when the fence project connects to a deck, stairs, bench, or matching outdoor feature.
- Cedar-compatible screws: support the fence build by pairing fasteners with cedar boards and posts.
- Spanish Cedar: a separate specialty woodworking material. Do not treat it as a substitute for outdoor cedar fence boards.
How to estimate cedar fence material
- Measure the total fence run, gate openings, corners, screens, and repair sections.
- Confirm the cedar fence board width, length, orientation, and spacing.
- Count posts, gates, rails, framing, trim, and any heavier cedar components.
- Add a sensible waste allowance for cuts, selection, layout changes, and mistakes.
- Select compatible cedar screws and decide whether finishing products are needed at the same time.
- Confirm current stock with Kingma Lumber before booking labour, teardown, or installation.
Internal cedar links to use next
- Shop Cedar Lumber in Edmonton
- Read the Cedar Decking Edmonton guide
- U2 cedar screws for smaller cedar fence and repair projects
- U2 cedar screws for larger cedar fence boards, posts, and outdoor work
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy cedar fence boards in Edmonton?
Kingma Lumber carries cedar lumber and cedar project materials for Edmonton and Sherwood Park customers. Start with the Cedar Lumber collection, then confirm current stock, board dimensions, post sizes, screw needs, and pickup timing.
What screws should I use for cedar fence boards?
Use cedar-compatible exterior screws sized for the board thickness, post material, exposure, and installation method. Confirm screw size, pack count, and the fence plan before buying fasteners.
Should I buy posts and fasteners with cedar fence boards?
Yes. Planning posts, screws, gates, screens, rails, and finishing products while selecting fence boards helps avoid mismatched materials and keeps the job moving once the lumber is on site.
Can cedar deck boards and cedar fence boards be used together?
They can be part of the same outdoor project, but they should be chosen for their specific purpose. Use fence boards for fence faces and privacy screens, deck boards for deck surfaces, and posts for structure.
Is Spanish Cedar good for cedar fencing?
Spanish Cedar should be treated as a specialty woodworking material, not as the main outdoor fence board path. Keep Spanish Cedar searches separate from outdoor cedar fence, deck, and post products.