What is this panel?
A premade privacy fence panel: 26-gauge galvanized steel in a deep-groove ribbed profile, set inside a kiln-dried Western Red Cedar frame and assembled before delivery. The ribbed steel gives crisp, modern lines, and the cedar adds warm wood grain around every section.
What sizes and colors are available?
Five sizes, all 8' wide: 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8' tall, with 6' x 8' the most popular. Colors are painted Black, Brown or Gray, or Corten Steel.
Should I run the ribs vertical or horizontal?
It's an appearance choice, and the panel, frame and price are the same either way. Vertical ribs look taller and suit traditional and cabin-style homes. Horizontal ribs read long and low, which suits contemporary and mid-century houses.
Is the color the same on both sides?
Yes, each side of the panel is identical. Black, Brown and Gray are painted on both sides with fade-resistant, high-durability polyester (HDP) paint, and the cedar frame is the same on both faces, so there's no good side and bad side to settle with your neighbor.
Is the Corten Steel option painted?
No. Corten Steel is genuine weathering steel, not a painted rust color. The panels arrive as bare steel and develop their rust-orange patina outdoors over the following weeks and months. While the patina forms, runoff can stain concrete or pavers below, so a gravel strip along the base helps. If you want a color that looks the same from day one, choose Black, Brown or Gray.
Do I need to stain the cedar?
No. Western Red Cedar naturally resists rot and insects, and left unfinished it weathers to a soft silver gray. To keep its warm honey tone and reduce surface checking, apply an oil-based penetrating stain every few years. The steel needs no finishing.
How does cedar compare with the treated-frame version?
Cedar is the premium choice, with a richer grain and a warmer, more natural look. Pressure-treated lumber costs less and is the sturdy, budget-friendly option. For the treated version of this panel, see our ribbed metal fence panels.
How many posts do I need?
Posts are sold separately. A straight run needs one more post than it has panels, plus one post for each gate opening. Cedar or pressure-treated wood fence posts keep the fence all wood, or black metal fence posts won't rot at the ground line.
Is there a matching gate?
Yes. Our ribbed metal fence gates are built to match these panels.
What warranty comes with the panels?
The steel carries a 40-year warranty.
How are the panels delivered?
We deliver on our own trucks and unload on your property, with no freight terminal or third-party carrier. Your delivery rate and estimated delivery date show in the estimate box on this page. Estimated delivery: Dec 1–30.
