Cedar & Pressure-Treated Privacy Fencing
A solid wood privacy fence is still the most popular choice in Paris — warm, classic, and the right design stands up to our freeze-thaw winters. We connect you with a licensed Paris fence contractor who builds wood fencing for Brant County conditions: pressure-treated pine and western red cedar, in board-on-board, shadowbox and picket styles, sized, braced and set to last.
Wood Fence Styles We Help With
- Board-on-board & shadowbox — full privacy with a finished look on both sides
- Solid panel privacy — classic 6-ft backyard privacy
- Picket & semi-private — front yards and gardens
- Pressure-treated & cedar — budget and premium options
- Gates & double gates — for mowers, trailers and side access
Built for Clay Soil & Frost
Two local realities decide whether a wood fence lasts here. First, post depth: Paris's clay and river-valley soils heave shallow posts every freeze-thaw, so footings need to be set in concrete below the frost line — about four feet. Second, grade and trees: on the sloped lots above the Grand and Nith and through the older cobblestone core, the contractor steps or racks the fence to the slope and plans post holes around mature roots. Get those right and a wood fence stands straight for decades.
What a Wood Fence Costs in Paris
Most pressure-treated privacy fences run about $30–$50 per linear foot installed, with cedar around $45–$65+ depending on height and style. A typical backyard project lands around $3,500–$7,000. Your free quote gives the exact number once a contractor measures the run and checks access.
Comparing options? See our vinyl and chain link pages too.
Wood & Privacy Fence Paris FAQ
Cedar or pressure-treated for a Paris privacy fence?
Pressure-treated pine is the budget-friendly workhorse; western red cedar costs more but resists rot and warping and looks better longer. A contractor will quote both.
How much does a wood privacy fence cost in Paris?
Most pressure-treated privacy fences run about $30–$50 per linear foot installed, with cedar around $45–$65+. A typical backyard runs roughly $3,500–$7,000.
How deep do the posts go?
Posts should be set in concrete below the frost line — about four feet — so Paris's clay and river-valley soil doesn't heave them in winter. It's the biggest factor in a fence lasting.
How long does a wood fence last here?
With posts set below the frost line and proper sealing, a pressure-treated fence lasts roughly 15–20 years and cedar can go longer.