When Is the Best Time to Install a Wooden Fence?

At Certified Fencing, we often get asked the question: when is the best time to install a cedar fence? Contrary to what you may expect, the best time to install a cedar wood fence actually is in the fall or winter. With summer comes the rush of people wanting to get their fences up to create a more live-able and functional outdoor space. However, summer is actually one of the worst times to have a wooden fence installed. The heat and sunlight of a summer season in Boise, Idaho can quickly dry out the wood, damaging the fence material if it hasn’t had time to season properly. The same goes for custom vinyl fencing. While the weather may be a bit harder to work in during fall or winter, these seasons make for prime time to request fence installation services for several reasons: The autumn months have much less sunlight than the summer ones. With less extended exposure to direct sunlight and heat, a new cedar wood fence will have a chance to season properly - thus increasing i...