Wood Fences

A Class Fencing is Calgary's go-to wood fence builder. We install cedar privacy fences, pressure-treated picket fences, modern horizontal slat fences, and custom wood gate combinations across Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Okotoks, High River, Strathmore, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Langdon, and the surrounding foothills. Every wood fence we build uses pressure-treated 4x4, 4x6, or 6x6 posts set in concrete below the Alberta frost line, so chinook freeze-thaw cycles won't push your fence out of plumb.

Choosing the right wood fence for your Calgary backyard comes down to four things: privacy, lifespan, maintenance, and budget. Western red cedar is naturally rot-resistant, holds stain beautifully, and stays straight in Alberta's dry climate. Pressure-treated spruce and pine are more affordable and last decades when sealed properly. A Class Fencing walks you through both options on-site so you pick the right wood fence for your home — no upsell, just honest advice.

Beyond materials, the build quality is what separates a fence that lasts 25 years from one that needs replacing in eight. Our wood fence installations include galvanized fasteners, pressure-treated bottom rails to resist ground moisture, capped post tops to prevent water intrusion, and proper post depth (a minimum of 36 inches in Calgary). We finish every wood fence with the option of stain or sealer, and offer a craftsmanship warranty on every install.

Alberta's climate is the single biggest factor in wood fence longevity. Calgary's freeze-thaw cycles can lift improperly-set posts, chinook winds can rack panels, and our high UV index — Calgary gets more sunny days than nearly any major Canadian city — bleaches untreated cedar grey within a couple of seasons. A Class Fencing builds wood fences for this specifically: posts at or below the 36-inch frost line, pressure-treated bottom plates that resist ground moisture and snow melt, structural screws (never staples) on rails, and recommended stain schedules to slow UV damage. Every detail is chosen because we've seen what survives an Alberta winter and what doesn't.

Wood fence cost in Calgary typically runs $40 to $70 per linear foot installed depending on height, lumber grade, gate count, and access. A standard 6-foot cedar privacy fence sits at the upper end; pressure-treated spruce picket sits at the lower end. Modern horizontal slat builds with hidden hardware run higher. We never quote sight-unseen — the only way to give you an honest number is to walk the property, measure, and look at access and grade. The free on-site estimate takes about 30 minutes and you get a written quote within 48 hours.

Maintenance on a wood fence in Calgary is mostly about UV and moisture. Cedar fences look best when stained or sealed within the first 12 months and re-coated every 3 to 5 years with a quality semi-transparent stain — bare cedar weathers to silver-grey, which some owners love and some don't. Pressure-treated lumber should always be sealed to prevent surface checking. With proper care, a properly-built A Class Fencing cedar fence lasts 25 to 35 years; pressure-treated typically 20 to 30. Skipped maintenance cuts that lifespan roughly in half.

Every wood fence we build comes with a workmanship warranty in writing and we stand behind it. The process is simple: free on-site estimate, written quote within 48 hours, 50% deposit confirms the install date, balance on completion. Lead times depend on the season — spring and summer book out 3 to 6 weeks ahead, fall and winter are typically faster. Call A Class Fencing at (403) 971-4882 or request a free estimate online to get started.