Best fit
Homes that benefit from natural material, flexible profiles, strong privacy, and details that can be tailored to the architecture.
Read the guideWood fencing
Custom wood fencing for Boulder County homes and landscapes.
Blue Squirrel designs and installs cedar and other wood fence systems for privacy, pets, gardens, front yards, and architectural boundaries across Boulder County and the Front Range. Board direction, spacing, posts, caps, gates, and finish details are planned as one system.
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Where wood fencing works best
Tradeoffs to plan for
Wood needs periodic care and will move, weather, and change color. Ground contact, irrigation, drainage, and sun exposure affect longevity.
Read the guideDesign and cost factors
Species, board orientation, height, spacing, trim, gates, grade, removals, and finish expectations shape the final scope.
Read the guideOur process
A wood fence designed as part of the property
We plan the sightlines, privacy level, profile, posts, gates, and transitions before installation so the finished fence feels intentional from both sides.
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Site walk & priorities
We review the fence line, grade, access, gates, drainage, privacy, pets, and the way the property is used.
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Selections & written scope
We confirm materials, heights, posts, gates, removals, finish details, responsibilities, and pricing in writing.
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Installation & daily checks
The crew lays out the work, installs the system, checks alignment and hardware, and keeps the work area organized.
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Final walkthrough & care
We test gates, review the completed fence, explain care and warranty information, and document any final adjustments.
Questions about wood fencing
Is cedar a good fence material for Colorado?
Cedar is popular for its appearance, dimensional stability, and natural decay resistance, but detailing and maintenance still matter. Irrigation, soil contact, sun, wind, drainage, and finish choices affect how it ages.
Should a wood fence be stained or sealed?
A compatible finish can slow weathering and help manage color, but product choice and maintenance expectations matter. Some owners prefer natural silver-gray aging; others want a more consistent stained appearance.
Can wood fencing work on a sloped lot?
Yes. Depending on the grade and desired look, sections can step or follow the slope. Gate clearances, bottom gaps, drainage, and transitions should be planned at the same time.
How long does a cedar fence last?
There is no single lifespan for every cedar fence. Post installation, drainage, irrigation, grade, sun, wind, material quality, finish, and maintenance all influence service life. Good detailing is as important as the species name.
What wood fence style provides the most privacy?
Closely spaced vertical boards, board-on-board construction, and horizontal privacy designs can all reduce sightlines. The right profile depends on wind exposure, neighborhood context, desired appearance, and whether privacy is needed from one or both sides.
Plan a wood fence that belongs with the property.
Tell us about the home, desired privacy, preferred style, gates, and the Colorado site conditions we should consider.