This fence has a gentle convex curve between each of the fence posts. Each fence panel is made from two horizontal, treated-pine 2-by-4s and vertical pickets made from rough-sawn cedar.

Pressure-treated wood, which commonly consists of pine, spruce, or fir, has chemicals added in the manufacturing process that extend its longevity compared to natural wood.

When used as fence posts, untreated wood may last for 10 years in one environment, but decay and weaken in fewer than two years in another. Are cedar fence posts a better option than treated pine?

Photo/Tim CarterThis wood fence is made from durable cedar lumber and treated pine posts. Q.Wood fencing is my next project. My wife loves wood fences, and I feel they are attractive. What do I ...

If not, simply head to the hardware store to grab two pressure treated 2x4s for the inner posts and pressure-treated pine fence pickets, which can be pre-cut into 18- to 24-inch strips before you ...

Preservative-treated timber fence posts have developed a pretty dire reputation over the past decade or so. ... Only pine is used to make these posts, ...