How To Build A Tongue And Groove Cedar Fence

Add beauty to your exterior with this solid cedar gate using my plans.

How to build a tongue and groove cedar fence.

Cedar has more than proven itself as a durable material. This western red cedar privacy screen is gorgeous. 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. Using cedar tongue and groove planks for horizontal slats.

Menards with some resourceful digging via craigslist etc. Using pressure treated wood for posts set 6 feet apart. 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. Cedar tongue groove v match boards.

Few questions that i have. Will wind be a problem. As of this writing cedar dog ear fence pickets cost 0 61 lineal foot. 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.

This privacy fence includes a red wood stain that brings out the warm gold color of western red cedar. 1 6 tongue and groove western red cedar is running 1 55 lineal foot. 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. The combination of wood and black metal make this privacy fence stand out from neighboring fences.

Decide on the type of finish. Consider using lattice panels alone or in combination with solid boards where a lighter more open fence is desired. We often are able to find 3 grade tongue and groove at lower price. Transparent or semitransparent stains are suggested if a natural look is desired.

This project provides instructions to create a 42 inch wide cedar wood gate that will add style and function to a fence. Make your own cedar t g panels with t g boards and components create your own designs and save. Decide whether short length pattern siding such as channel or tongue and groove v joint will achieve the look you want.