05/27/2026
๐๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐๐. ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ: ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐โ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป?
There is no right or wrong answer as the type of wood selected depends on budget, style and preference.
Pressure Treated Pine
* chemically treated to resist rot and insects
* generally more budget-friendly ($)
* light yellow to bright tan coloration
* harder wood, minimal maintenance
* 12-15 year lifespan, when untreated
Cedar
* natural oils and tannins that act to resist rot and insects
* budget-friendly styles to higher-cost styles ($$-$$$)
* reddish tint to darker yellow coloration
* soft wood, low maintenance
* 15-18 year lifespan, when untreated
Similarities:
* Installed on pressure-treated wood posts to hold up to ground contact moisture
* Dry out in the sun over 12-18 months and patina to a silvery-gray coloration
* Holds up to Pennsylvaniaโs dramatic weather changes
* Both available in the same heights, styles and designs
Pro-Tip: Recommend waiting several months for wood to fully dry out before apply paint, sealer or stain