Redwood fence

37chief · Mar 22, 2013

The fence I installed about 25 or so years ago needs to be replaced. I am going to replace it with the same 3/4x6x 6ft Redwood Now 11/16x 5 1/2. The 11/16 x 5 1/2 boards at the lumber yard are fairly good. The 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 8 rails are total junk,and over priced. What if I use fir for the rails? Will fir hold up, the same as redwood? We don't gey a lot of rain here in S. Calif. Mostly sun. Thanks for any info. Stan

TomA in CA · Mar 22, 2013

The redwood they sell now days is all 2nd growth. It doesnt last any longer than fir anyway. If there is any sap (white) wood on it , it wont last as long as fir. Probably a good idea to coat it with something.

Stephen Newell · Mar 24, 2013

Fir is probably not going to get half the duty life redwood would. If it were me I would change to pressure treated yellow pine. Just try not to pick up any fresh from the factory and dripping wet.

Redwood fence

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