Cedar and aluminum sit at opposite ends of the fencing spectrum, and homeowners often consider both for the same project. The difference comes down to what you want the fence to do.
Cedar closes a space in. It is the material for privacy, for sound reduction, for screening, and for warmth. Because we assemble cedar fencing in house, panel heights, picket spacing, and post details can be adjusted to the property.
Aluminum keeps a space open. It defines a boundary and secures a pool while leaving the view intact. It resists corrosion in salt air, and it needs almost nothing from you after installation.
Many properties end up using both: cedar along the back and sides where privacy matters, aluminum across the front or around a pool where the view should carry through. An experienced fence company will tell you when that combination makes more sense than committing to one material everywhere.
