What is this panel made of?
A 26-gauge galvanized corrugated steel face set inside a kiln-dried Western Red Cedar frame, assembled before it ships. You get the warmth of cedar around the edges and a steel center that won't cup, split or rot like wood boards.
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. The steel comes in painted Black, Brown or Gray, or in Corten Steel, and you can run the corrugation vertical or horizontal.
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, depending on your weather. That patina is what protects the steel. While it 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.
Does the fence look the same from 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. There's no good side and bad side to settle with your neighbor.
Does the cedar frame need stain?
Not to last. Western Red Cedar naturally resists rot and insects, and left unfinished it weathers to a soft silver gray. If you'd rather keep its warm honey tone and reduce surface checking, apply an oil-based penetrating stain every few years.
How is cedar different from the pressure-treated frame?
Cedar has a warmer, richer grain and a lighter, more natural look, and it's the premium choice. Pressure-treated lumber costs less and is the sturdy, budget-friendly option. For the treated version, see our wood-framed corrugated metal fence panels.
What warranty applies?
The steel carries a 40-year warranty.
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 metal fence posts won't rot at the ground line.
Can I install the panels on a slope?
Yes. Step the panels down the slope so each one stays level, and the cedar top rails line up in clean steps. Plan the steps before you set posts. The fence configurator will help you count panels and posts.
Is there a matching gate?
Yes. Our metal fence gate is built to match these panels, as walk gates and double swing gates.
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.