Featured Product: Stained Cedar-tone Fir Pickets

A stained cedar-tone fir fence with an American Fence logo plate in the upper left cornerFir is a hardy, affordable wood that is perfect for fencing. We have Stained Cedar-tone Fir Pickets that will give you the consistent strength and color you’re looking for in your fence. Fir holds nails and screws well without cracking and is resistant to distorting and bending. The stain on these pickets not only looks beautiful and seamless, but also acts as a sealant to protect the wood from rot and bugs.

It’s hard to beat a pre-stained picket when it comes to ease and convenience in fencing. No one can tell you how truly valuable a pre-stained picket is like an ambitious do-it-yourselfer who tried to stain their own fence. It’s not until you’ve struggled to stain it on your own that you understand the value of having it stained correctly by a professional beforehand.

Pre-stained vs. DIY Staining

Our 5/8” x 5-1/2” x 6’ Stained Cedar-Tone Fir pickets come from a mill where they know the wood best. Mills use mechanical means to perfectly coat and stain these pickets in the most optimal conditions. If you wanted to try and stain your fence yourself at home, you’d have to wait for a day with absolutely no chance for rain, no wind, plenty of sun and a consistent temperature that’s warm, but not too warm. If you don’t meet these conditions, your stain may not coat correctly and could start to peel after a few years or even a few days.

Most pickets are rough, making it very difficult to roll or brush stain on. For DIY staining a sprayer is your best option, but it is also the messiest. With the slightest bit of wind, you could get spray all over the place. This could include your grass, your siding, your car or worst of all, your neighbor’s property.

America’s Fence Store’s Stained Cedar-tone Fir pickets also have the advantage of total consistency and coverage. If your fence is already installed and you try to stain it, you’re not going to be able to reach everywhere. Anywhere underneath or between boards or fixtures will be hard or even impossible to reach. This will leave your fence inconsistent and be displeasing to the eye.

If you’re afraid you will need to cut your pre-stained picket and leave a mark, don’t worry. We carry stain on hand for any touch-ups you may need.

Benefits of Stained Cedar-tone Fir Pickets

  • Consistent stain
  • Affordable
  • Avoid the hassle and heartbreak of DIY staining
  • No mess from staining it yourself
  • Strong, hard wood
  • Holds nails and screws with ease

Pre-stained fencing materials only have a slightly higher price point than unstained materials, but make up for that difference tenfold in convenience and quality. Visit America’s Fence Store for a premium selection of fencing materials today.