Good Neighbour Cedar Fence That Works for Both Sides

Most fences only look good from one side. That's fine if you're the one facing the finished face - but your neighbour ends up staring at posts and stringers. A good neighbour design fixes that. Both sides get the same clean, finished look, and neither yard feels like it drew the short straw.

That's exactly what we went with here. The cedar boards are installed in an alternating pattern - one board on your side, the next on the neighbour's side, back and forth down the full run. The result is a fence that reads as solid and finished from both properties. It's one of those details that just makes sense.

Fresh cedar has a warmth to it that's hard to beat. The natural grain and colour of the wood gives the yard a polished, put-together feel without trying too hard. Over time, cedar weathers to a soft grey if left untreated, or you can stain and seal it to keep that warm tone going for years.

Beyond the look, this style of cedar fence installation holds up well. The alternating board layout naturally allows for airflow, which actually helps the wood dry out faster after rain and reduces the chance of warping or cupping over time. It's a practical choice as much as an aesthetic one.

If you've been putting off a new fence because you're not sure your neighbour will be on board with how it looks, this design tends to solve that conversation before it starts. Clean lines, good cedar, and a finish that works for both homes - that's a fence worth building.