Written by Tim Gaughan. Newest first.
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Guide · October 25, 2026
How long a cedar fence lasts in Oregon, why posts usually fail before boards, and what makes a fence last longer.
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Guide · October 16, 2026
How tall a fence can be in Portland, when a fence or deck needs a permit, and where to check Happy Valley and Clackamas County rules.
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Job story · September 16, 2026
A horizontal cedar privacy enclosure with black steel posts around a backyard hot tub, built in 5 days. Photos of the finished job.
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Guide · August 4, 2026
PostMaster steel posts, square galvanized steel posts or pressure-treated wood: how each holds up in Portland soil, how they look and what they cost.
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Guide · May 21, 2026
Our cedar fences come standard with 5/8-inch boards. Here is what an upgrade to 3/4-inch boards from a Portland mill buys you, and when it is worth it.
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