Why Choose Redwood Fencing? Discover Its Advantages

Timeless Beauty

When you're selecting materials for a residential fence, try to steer clear of fleeting trends. While you may love the look of a bold color or unusual material now, it may not hold the same appeal in five years, and certainly not for a potential buyer.

Redwood offers timeless beauty thanks to its natural warm tones and grain patterns. While applying a finish can enhance its durability, there's no need to paint a redwood fence. This organic aesthetic blends in well with any architectural style as well as your existing landscaping.

Longevity

A well-maintained redwood fence can last for up to 25 years before you need to start spot-replacing individual boards. This is in large part thanks to its grain pattern, which doesn't just contribute to its good looks.

The tight grain pattern creates resilience in the face of severe weather, including high summer temperatures and heavy rainfall. Redwood also has a high tannin count (yes, you can find tannins in more than just wine!) which acts as a preservative to prevent rotting and warping without chemical intervention.

Ease of Maintenance

What type of maintenance do you need to practice to get the full lifespan out of your redwood fence? One of the best parts about redwood vs other wood fencing is that redwood requires minimal upkeep and what it does need is quite simple.

To clean debris, dirt, and pollen from redwood, all you'll need is a soft-bristled brush, a bit of water, and some mild dish soap. Any time you're cleaning your fence, perform a spot check for signs of damage, like cracked boards. Your redwood fencing contractor can also inspect for damage when they reseal your fence every few years, which can prevent UV and moisture damage.

Natural Bug-Resistant Qualities

Remember those tannins that work as a natural preservative? Those same tannins (along with a lack of resin and pitch) make redwoods naturally insect-resistant, keeping termites and other unwanted pests at bay.

Termites, in particular, can do serious damage to other types of wood fencing. If your fence attracts termites into your yard, it can also put the structure of your home at risk. By choosing redwood, you reduce your need for chemical insect treatments, which can have the unwanted effect of keeping pollinators out of your yard.

Environmental Sustainability

We talk to countless homeowners who are looking for ways to improve their properties without having a negative environmental impact. Redwood is a great choice for eco-conscious homeowners.

Producing, harvesting, and constructing with redwood has a smaller carbon footprint than many other resources. California is a natural producer of redwood, meaning that you can source your materials from in state and cut down on transportation. Plus, the durability of redwood reduces the need to replace your fence materials.

Increased Privacy and Security

Wood isn't the only material used in fencing, but it is the best for privacy and security. Chainlink fences, for example, do very little beyond delineating property lines.

With redwood, we can construct complete privacy fences that obstruct the view into your yard from the outside. We can also build locking gates that keep unwanted visitors out. You can finally turn your backyard into the private oasis you've always dreamed it could be when you add redwood fencing to your property.

How to Choose Your Redwood Fencing Contractor

Now that you know the benefits of redwood fences, there's only one thing left to do: find the right contractor to build your redwood fence. Here are the top three things to look for before you sign a contract.

Experience

Years of experience can increase your confidence in a contractor's abilities. Not only do you want to find a company with years of experience in fence building and hard-scaping design, but you're also looking for a contractor that specializes in redwood. This ensures that they source high-quality redwood and know how to use it for outdoor purposes.

Licensing and Insurance

You should always hire a licensed contractor, even if unlicensed contractors tend to offer the lowest prices. Licensed contractors have fulfilled California state requirements to provide professional carpentry and fence-building services.

Insurance is another must. Once again, the cheapest contractors probably don't have insurance, and this low upfront price comes at a cost. If anything happens to one of your builders or your property while an uninsured contractor is working, you'll have to foot the bill.

Great Reviews

Finally, take a few minutes to take a look at your redwood fencing contractor's reviews. Look at more than just star ratings to see what previous clients have to say. This is a great way to find out about things like customer service, craftsmanship, and pricing from people who are both experienced and unbiased.

Call C & J for San Ramon Redwood Fencing

When you're making a big change to your property like adding a fence, you want to make selections that contribute to your property's value and function. With redwood fencing, you get beauty, longevity, low maintenance, and more. Redwood is a great choice for the eco-conscious homeowner with great aesthetic taste.

C & J Fencing is San Ramon's number one company for redwood fencing and hard-scaping. Many of our team members have been with us since our 2005 launch and have earned the title of redwood carpentry experts. 

Contact us if you're ready to work with experienced builders at a fair price.