Quality Wood Fence Services In Baton Rouge Area

If you’re in the market for a privacy fence for your Baton Rouge area home, you’re probably looking at your wood fencing options.

And it makes sense.

First, wood fences are an affordable solution.

Second, if your neighbors have privacy fences, they’re probably made out of wood, too.

And finally, if you live in a subdivision with a Homeowner’s Association, you may even be required to use wood if you have a privacy fence constructed on your property.

Forrest Scott Fencing has been in the fencing industry in Southeastern Louisiana since the 1980s. We’ve installed several thousands of wood privacy fences for our Baton Rouge area clients, so we have a wealth of experience and knowledge on this topic.

If you’re interested in installing a privacy fence around your property, we want to ensure that you get the best value possible for your investment, especially if we’re talking about placing a fence around the yard of your forever home.

That’s why we’re here to tell you that builder grade quality fencing, which in our geographic area is treated pine, is a low cost “deal” that really is too good to be true.

The Problem with “Builder Grade” Wood Fencing

Every Southern Louisiana homeowner knows that builder grade often employs the least expensive materials possible.

Such is a true of a treated pine fence. Currently averaging about $18.50 a linear foot, treated pine fences are the go-to solution that new home builders use when they are installing privacy fences on new build properties.
But as experienced residential wood fence installers in the Baton Rouge area, we’re here to tell you that treated pine fences just don’t give you the long term benefit on your investment that you really want and need.

First, when you’re talking about installing a wood privacy fence here in the deep South, you want something that is going to stand up against the heat, humidity and storms – including hurricanes – that our geographic location experiences.

Unfortunately, treated pine fences just don’t make the cut. They’re prone to warping, cracking and splitting over time, which not only imposes safety hazards, but allows your fence to fall down, allowing young children and pets to wander out of your backyard, while also seriously dropping your curb appeal and home’s value.

Second, treated pine unevenly changes colors. As the hot Southern Louisiana heat and humidity roll in every summer, they cause color changes on your wood fencing. Unfortunately, these changes don’t occur evenly. This means that your wood fencing will be unevenly fading, further distracting from your home’s curb appeal.

Finally, contractor grade treated pine wood fencing just doesn’t have the expected lifespan of other, higher quality wood fencing materials like Western Red Cedar.

You want a return on your privacy fencing investment, right?

Consider this:

Treated pine is only expected to last half as long as Western Red Cedar. But even though it’s an inferior product, the pricing on treated pine continues to increase every year, despite the fact the wood mill offers no warranty on the fencing boards.

The Problem with “Builder Grade” Wood Fencing

Cedar fences, which are a higher quality wood fencing material for privacy fences, are expected to last twice as long as treated pine.

With that level of durability, you’d expect cedar fences to be twice the price as contractor grade treated pine, right?

Wrong.
Western Red Cedar fencing averages $26.00 per linear foot, and offers a whole lot of additional benefits besides longer durability, including:

Cosmetically Superior

When you invest in a privacy fence, you want it to look good for years to come. Unlike its treated pine alternatives, Western Red Cedar fences don’t discolor over time. Your cedar fence will look fantastic for years to come!

Smells Better

If you’re thinking about installing a privacy fence around your home, it’s probably because you’re planning on spending a lot of time outdoors. A cedar fence smells better than treated pine, giving you a more pleasing aroma as you enjoy time outdoors with your family and friends.

Better for Southeastern Louisiana

Our area is known for its hot and humid weather, not to mention its bugs! Western Red Cedar wood fencing doesn’t warp like treated pine fencing does, and it’s insect resistant. How’s that for some benefits?

Why Trust Forrest Scott Fencing for Your Privacy Fencing Needs?

As Southern Louisiana fencing contractors since the 1980s, we have the experience and technical know how to quickly finish your fencing project while delivering a quality product along with excellent services.

We’re fully licensed, fully insured, and know the ins and outs of installing fences in Southern Louisiana. To receive a free quote for a Western Red Cedar wood fence today, call us at (225) 667-9997.