Fence Materials

Do you seek a basic solid wood decorative fence or a lower-maintenance fence? Whatever your plans, you can count on The Home Depot to help you find the fence that suits your home, your needs and your budget. Here's a quick look at what options we offer to help you complete your project.

Solid Wood Options
For solid wood fences, rest assured that The Home Depot does not purchase wood fencing products from old-growth forests or rainforests, so you can relax in the comfort of an earth-friendly purchase. See our Wood Purchasing Policy for more information.

Cedar
Cedar naturally resists moisture, rot and insects, so it's a classic for fences. It's easy to seal or stain. If left untreated, it weathers to a distinguished silvery gray.

Availability*: Typically available and used in the Pacific Northwest area of the United States. 

Redwood
Redwood is naturally insect and rot resistant. Redwood provides a beautiful and long-lasting fence surface. Redwood has an open-celled structure and contains little or no pitch or resins. This enables redwood to absorb and retain all types of finishes extremely well.

Availability*: Typically available and used in the Pacific Southwest area of the United States.

Southern Yellow Pine
Southern yellow pine is a popular soft wood, pale in color and easy to work with. When treated for outdoor use with arsenic-free treatment, it resists rot and termites.

Availability*: Typically available and used throughout the Northern, Southern, Midwestern and Western areas of the United States. 

* Although wood species are typically available and used in particular areas of the United States, all of The Home Depot’s solid wood products can be purchased through Special Order at your local The Home Depot store.

Alternatives to Wood
Now you can have a beautiful fence without the maintenance. Alternative fencing materials don't require sealing, staining or painting, and will never split, warp, crack, rot or splinter. Best of all, they continue to look great, year after year.

Composite Fencing
Composite fencing is a mixture of recycled wood fibers in a resin base. The appearance is similar to natural wood and comes in a variety of colors (colors available through special order program). The textured surface comes in Cedar, Redwood, and Tuscan Walnut.  Composite fencing offers a lower-maintenance alternative to wood and comes in a heavy weight material that helps resist warping, cracking or splitting.

Vinyl
Vinyl is a resilient product, extruded from a plastic-based substance. Because vinyl fencing never needs painting or staining, you'll enjoy low-maintenance beauty for a lifetime. Vinyl won't fade, crack or peel. A transferable limited lifetime warranty is available. Easy-to-install kits and pre-assembled panels add comfort and elegance to your backyard while providing privacy and security. Matching gates provide a final touch.

Aluminum
Aluminum is heavy-gauge and powder coated with acrylic finish. It gives the rich look of wrought iron with stately elegance. Choose from a variety of styles and sizes knowing aluminum is low maintenance and will never fade or discolor. Pre-assembled panels and gates make for easy installation. A transferable limited lifetime warranty will give you the peace of mind you're looking for when defining your outdoor living space.