Trusted Fence Contractors in Bolingbrook, IL

Yes, Cedar Rustic Fence Co. has a full-time service department for warranty work and fence repairs. However, at this time we only do repair work on Cedar Rustic fences. It is difficult to fix fences that are constructed differently or made of material that we do not offer. We want to ensure that if we commit to repairing a fence, you will be happy with the results.

When the ground freezes, it can often cause driveways and sidewalks to heave. In the winter, your gate may rub, while in the summer it may have plenty of clearance. By adjusting the height of your gate in the winter, the gap underneath your gate will increase in the summer.

Most cedar fence boards and posts have a rough-sawn finish. There are a few reasons for the rough finish. First, a rough-sawn finish is more acceptable to staining. If you want to stain your fence, less preparation is needed. Secondly, a rough-sawn finish hides blemishes in the fence more effectively. Finally, a smooth board must go through a surfacing process at the mill to achieve a smooth surface. The process of surfacing material adds to the cost and decreases the thickness of the fence picket or posts. This process is typically not used for fence boards.

Western Red Cedar and Northern White Cedar are natural products that take 80 to 200 years to grow. There can be a slight variation in the color of the wood from tree to tree due to the age of the tree and the geographic region the tree is from. You cannot choose a cedar color or tone when buying cedar as it is not a grading characteristic. Part of the characteristics and beauty of a cedar fence is seeing the natural wood grain and color variation.

We make every effort to minimize the gaps in our fences. All cedar material is stored inside our warehouse. We unwrap the material to inspect it and to allow airflow as part of the drying process. When each fence section is built, we pull the pickets tight and nail them together. Once the fence material is installed, it will acclimate to the outside environment and may shrink. Gaps may become visible a few days to weeks after installation depending on the weather conditions and the amount of moisture in the picket. Gaps between the boards are normal and small, allowing you to enjoy the privacy of your backyard.