Wood & Privacy Fencing Systems
Wood Cedar Fence
For Public Projects — Built to Spec, Documented to Spec, Delivered on Schedule
CSI Division 32 31 16 — Wood Fencing | Serving General Contractors on Public Procurement Projects
At Secure Public Fence, we specialize in Western Red Cedar fence systems for public sector projects — parks, recreational facilities, municipal campuses, transit corridors, and school grounds. Our installations are designed from day one around public procurement requirements, agency specifications, and the schedule pressure that comes with publicly funded construction. We work exclusively as a fence subcontractor to General Contractors, providing certified materials, full documentation packages, and field crews experienced in coordinating with multi-trade environments. When your bid includes a fence scope, we make sure it doesn't become your problem.
Why Cedar for Public Projects?
Western Red Cedar is the preferred natural wood material in public fencing specifications for good reason. It meets the durability and low-maintenance demands that public agencies require when managing long-term infrastructure with limited maintenance budgets.
Natural Decay Resistance Cedar contains thujaplicins — natural oils that act as built-in preservatives, making it inherently resistant to rot, fungal decay, and insect damage without chemical treatment. Especially valuable near playgrounds, water features, or environmentally sensitive areas where treated lumber chemicals are restricted. Dimensional Stability Cedar's low density and uniform cell structure reduce shrinkage and warping — fewer callbacks, lower long-term maintenance costs for the owner, and a cleaner final inspection for your team. | Environmental Compliance Cedar is a renewable material. When sourced from certified forests (FSC-certified supply available upon request), it supports LEED documentation and green building requirements increasingly common in public project specifications. Aesthetic Compliance Public agencies frequently require fencing that blends with natural surroundings or meets community design standards. Cedar's natural grain and warm tones satisfy those requirements while delivering full structural performance. |
Technical Specifications
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT YOUR SCOPE REVIEW, SUBMITTAL PREPARATION, AND ESTIMATING PROCESS
COMPONENT | SPECIFICATION |
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CSI Reference | Division 32 31 16 — Wood Fencing |
Pickets | Western Red Cedar, #1 or Better, Kiln-Dried (KDWF) |
Posts | 4x4 or 4x6 Western Red Cedar — Steel core option available (see below) |
Rails | 2x4 Western Red Cedar — Vertical or Horizontal configurations |
Fasteners | Hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel (per project specification) |
Finish | Factory pre-stained, field-applied stain, or natural (per owner requirement) |
Standard Heights | 4', 6', 8' — Custom heights available per engineering |
Post Spacing | 8' O.C. standard — Adjustable per structural engineering |
Footing | Concrete-set posts minimum 1/3 post height in ground, per local frost line depth |
Standards | Built to ASTM standards or higher — shop drawings provided for A&E review |
Available Configurations
Each configuration serves specific public facility use cases. Selection is typically driven by owner program requirements, sight-line specifications, and site context.
CONFIGURATION | TYPICAL PUBLIC APPLICATIONS |
Board-on-Board | Maximum privacy — both sides finished. Preferred for public-facing installations, screening, and urban infill projects. |
Board-to-Board | Solid privacy panel, single face. Cost-effective for perimeter screening where one finished side is sufficient. |
Shadowbox | Semi-privacy with airflow. Common in trail perimeters, park buffers, and neighborhood interfaces. |
Horizontal Slat | Modern aesthetic — frequently specified in civic centers, transit corridors, and contemporary municipal facilities. |
Picket | Open visibility — used in parks, trail delineation, playgrounds, and areas requiring natural sight lines. |
Cap & Trim | Enhanced finish for high-visibility public areas — entry points, community centers, civic plazas. |
⚙ Steel Post Core Option — For High-Wind Zones & Extended Warranty Projects For projects in high-wind zones or requiring extended warranty periods, we offer concealed steel post cores within a cedar sleeve. This provides enhanced structural performance while maintaining the wood aesthetic required by the specification. Engineering documentation and wind load calculations available upon request. |
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Compliance & Documentation
CSI 32 31 16 | ORGANIZED TO YOUR PROJECT'S SPECIFICATION FORMAT — FIRST SUBMITTAL, NO RE-SUBMISSIONS
Public projects require more than installation — they require a paper trail. Our submittal packages are organized to mirror CSI Division 32 31 16 exactly, so your A&E reviewer gets what they expect the first time. This is where most fence subs fall short. We don't.
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Where Cedar Wood Fence Gets Specified in Public Projects
Our Cedar installations serve the following public facility types — each with specific performance and documentation requirements that our team is trained to meet.
FACILITY TYPE | TYPICAL CEDAR FENCE SCOPE |
Parks & Recreation | Trail delineation, dog park enclosures, picnic area perimeters, natural area buffers, playground boundaries. |
K-12 & Higher Education | Campus perimeter screening, athletic field surrounds, courtyard privacy, vehicular access control aesthetic zones. |
Municipal Facilities | City hall campus perimeters, public works yards (screening), utility station screening, community centers. |
Transit & Infrastructure | Visual barriers adjacent to transit corridors, pedestrian pathway delineation, maintenance access screening. |
Affordable Housing / Mixed-Use | Courtyard privacy fencing, amenity screening — Cedar frequently specified in community design standards. |
Installation on Active Public Sites
Public project sites present unique field coordination challenges that residential fence contractors are not equipped to handle. Our crews are trained and experienced in:
Phased Installation We coordinate installation in zones aligned with your construction phasing schedule — minimizing fence-related critical path impacts and keeping your milestone dates intact. Occupied Facility Protocols For active school campuses, parks, or municipal facilities, we implement safety perimeters, work-hour restrictions, and OSHA-compliant temporary barrier systems during installation. Underground Utility Coordination All post locations are marked and confirmed with 811/Dig Safe prior to excavation. We coordinate utility conflicts with your site superintendent before they become RFIs. | Traffic Control (MOT) On projects adjacent to public roadways or active parking areas, we supply and manage Maintenance of Traffic setups in coordination with your site safety plan. Multi-Trade Coordination We work within your construction management platform and attend OAC meetings when required to maintain schedule alignment with other trades. Davis-Bacon Compliance All applicable projects are executed in full prevailing wage compliance. Certified payroll records provided on your required submission schedule. |
Warranty Coverage
All warranties are transferable to the project owner upon substantial completion and provided in written form as part of the project closeout package. Extended warranty options available for specified projects.
COVERAGE | DURATION |
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Workmanship (Labor) | 2 Years |
Materials — Manufacturer Defect | 1 Year |
Pre-Stain / Factory Finish | 2 Years (re-staining typically not required for 3–5 years post-installation) |
Gate Hardware | 1 Year Parts & Labor |
Steel Post Core Option | 10 Years Structural |
Working With Us — Subcontract Process
We understand GC timelines. Here is what to expect from first contact through closeout.
01 | BID PHASE Send us the fence spec section (CSI 32 31 16), site plan with fence layout, and bid date. We return a complete scope letter and hard bid within 3 business days for standard scopes. |
02 | AWARD & EXECUTION Upon award, we execute your subcontract, provide COI within 24 hours, and submit our full submittal package within 10 business days of NTP. |
03 | SCHEDULING We provide a detailed installation schedule upon NTP and update it weekly in coordination with your site superintendent. |
04 | CHANGE ORDERS Pricing provided within 48 hours. We use your preferred CO format and track all T&M work with daily authorized signatures from your superintendent. |
05 | CLOSEOUT Complete closeout package delivered within 5 business days of substantial completion — as-builts, warranties, lien releases, O&M manuals. |
Frequently Asked Questions — For Project Managers
Q: Does Cedar require pressure treatment for public projects? A: Not typically. Western Red Cedar's natural oils provide decay resistance equivalent to many treated wood products, without chemical concerns that can complicate use near playgrounds, water features, or LEED-tracked projects. When spec language requires treated lumber, we comply and provide documentation of treatment type, retention levels, and AWPA standards met. |
Q: How do you handle Davis-Bacon / prevailing wage requirements? A: All applicable projects are executed in full Davis-Bacon compliance. We maintain certified payroll records and provide them on your required submission schedule — no chasing us for paperwork. |
Q: Can you match existing fence on a renovation or campus expansion? A: Yes. We carry multiple Cedar grades and stain options and provide samples for A&E approval before ordering material. Where an exact match is critical, we recommend a pre-construction sample review. |
Q: What is your typical lead time from NTP to mobilization? A: For standard Cedar fence scopes, we typically mobilize within 10–15 business days of NTP depending on material lead times at time of award. We communicate material procurement status proactively so there are no schedule surprises. |
Q: Do you self-perform or use sub-tier labor? A: We self-perform all fence installation with our own trained crews. No sub-tier fence labor on your project. |
Download Our Cedar Wood Fence Catalog
Our Cedar Wood Fence Product Catalog includes full material specifications, configuration options, finish and stain samples, standard detail drawings, and submittal-ready product data sheets — everything your estimating team needs to scope, bid, and win fence work with confidence.
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