Wood with Aluminum Frame FenceTrac Fence

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Location Garden City, ID
Year Installed 2026
Contributor Benji McKinney
Contractor Rocky Mountain Fence of Idaho
Industry Residential
Cost Range $
Notes Contributed by Benji
Web Link Fence Link
Fence Material Other Wood
Fence Style Modern
Fence Color Stained Wood
Fence Height 8 ft
Fence Features Custom Gate, Decorative Details, Oil-Based Stain
Description Here's a fence that solves an old problem with new engineering—the warm, natural beauty of real wood, built on a frame that refuses to sag, rot, or fail. This FenceTrac system pairs rich cedar infill boards with a sturdy black aluminum frame, threading each vertical plank into steel channels rather than nailing it to wood rails that eventually give way. The look is the best of both worlds: glowing cedar in warm tones of amber and cinnamon, every board showing off its natural grain, all crisply outlined by sleek charcoal posts and rails that frame the wood like a piece of fine art. That black metal border isn't just handsome—it's the structural backbone, delivering decades of strength and holding the boards straight and true through wind, weather, and time in a way traditional all-wood construction simply can't match. Set against a classic ranch home and clean white garage doors, the contrast of dark frame and natural wood reads as modern and intentional, a clear upgrade over the ordinary stockade fence next door. It's the smart choice for a homeowner who wants the timeless warmth of cedar without the familiar headaches: real wood beauty, engineered to last.