Cedar is perhaps one of the most popular wood types for fencing because of its ability to withstand rot and insects plus there are different shades you can buy cedar in. Northern White Cedar is pale yellow whilst Western Red Cedar has a red coloring.

Although you can have your cedar fence for quite a long time without having to care for it, you are very much advised to treat it so that it lasts even longer and keeps looking good throughout its lifetime. Oiling your cedar fence is recommended because it will help keep out moisture which can damage the wood. It will also make the wood look great. Alternatively you could choose to stain your cedar fence however you should look for a stain which gives a degree of UV protection.

If, for whatever reason, you decide that cedar isn't what you are looking for, there is Redwood which you can choose instead. Not only is it very good at resisting insects, it can also help prevent fungi such as mildew which attacks the wood.

Many of the people who choose redwood do so because of the color. It is naturally the color they love which means staining isn't generally done. However you should look to treat redwood to help protect it over the years. You could use an oil or a shellac as both of these will help extend the fence's lifetime.

If you really don't like the idea of having to treat your wooden fence then you should have a look at composite wood. You may already have seen composite wood for decking materials because it's highly durable and doesn't take much looking after. Composite wood is made from wood shaving and also resin so it takes on the appearance of real wood but offers you benefits that real wood cannot.

If you decide you don't like the color of your composite fence then you can paint it or you might even be able to stain it. However you don't need to do either of these things because you can purchase composite fences the way you want them to look.

In addition to thinking about what type of material you would like for your fence, you will also want to think about the design. There are so many different designs of fences available so you might want to take some time over this. However, remember, if you buy a fence which is very fancy, you might quickly get bored of it. Choosing a fence which is a simple design might be a better choice.