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Cedar, Vinyl, or Steel? An Honest Guide to Fencing in the Portland Rain
The three materials most Portland yards come down to — and how our climate quietly picks a winner for you.
What a Fence Really Costs in Portland — Per Foot, No Games (2026)
Real per-foot ranges by material, what actually drives the price up, and why the cheapest bid is usually the expensive one.
Good-Neighbor vs. Board-on-Board: Picking Your Cedar Privacy Style
Two of the most popular cedar privacy styles in Portland, and how to choose between a finished look and true no-gaps privacy.
How We Fenced a 38° Hillside in West Linn Without Blocking the View
A backyard that dropped away like a ski slope, a homeowner who refused to lose the valley — and the stepped steel-and-cedar solution.
Before & After: A Sellwood Chain-Link Yard Becomes a Cedar Retreat
Rusting chain-link, zero privacy, and a yard nobody used — turned into the kind of backyard you don't want to leave.
The 14-Foot Cedar Drive Gate That Swings Like a Screen Door
A wide double drive gate that had to be heavy enough to match the fence and light enough to open with one hand. Here's how it balances.
Why Cedar Goes Gray — and How to Bring It Roaring Back
That silvery-gray color isn't damage — but here's what it means, when to act, and how a restain turns the clock back in a day.
Fence-Proofing for a Willamette Valley Winter: A 5-Point Storm Checklist
Our winters bring wind, saturated soil, and falling limbs. Five quick things that decide whether your fence rides it out.
Do You Need a Fence Permit in Portland? The 2026 Rules in Plain English
Heights, front-yard vs. back-yard rules, property lines, and when you actually need a permit — minus the code-book headache.
The Property-Line Conversation: How to Fence Without Feuding
A fence sits between two yards and two households. A five-minute conversation up front prevents years of frost.