Redwood has been one of the most trusted fencing materials in the western United States for generations, and for good reason. It’s naturally resistant to insects and decay, holds up well outdoors and offers the warm appearance many property owners are looking for. Left untreated, redwood weathers to a natural gray over time. It can also be stained or sealed to preserve its original color, giving contractors and property owners flexibility depending on the look they’re going for.
For contractors building residential privacy fences, commercial properties or agricultural enclosures, redwood has earned a reputation as a durable material that performs well year after year. But when you’re purchasing truckloads of pickets, performance is only part of the equation. Material costs also play a major role, which is why many wholesale buyers choose #2 redwood pickets for high-volume projects.
Understanding Where #2 Redwood Fits
Experienced fence buyers don’t automatically look for the highest grade available. They look for the grade that’s right for the job. A #2 dog-eared redwood picket with one good face is designed for exactly the type of fencing jobs where one side of the board is meant to be seen. Once the fence is installed, that’s the finished face customers notice. Paying for a higher grade often doesn’t improve the finished project, but it can increase material costs across an entire truckload.
Our current inventory is also prepared for the jobsite. Each 1x4x6′ picket is sprayed with an anti-fungal treatment to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and wood-staining fungi, and a Brightwood enhancer that brings out the natural appearance of the wood. Many customers install these pickets just like they arrive, although they can also be stained or sealed if the project calls for more protection or a different finish.
Market Knowledge That Goes Beyond the Product
One thing we’ve learned over the years is that every market buys a little differently. Buyers in the Midwest tend to prefer 1×4 redwood pickets, while 1x6s are more common on the West Coast. Understanding those preferences helps us connect buyers with the right products for their market.
Those are the kinds of market insights that don’t show up on a spec sheet. They’re learned through years of working with manufacturers, suppliers and wholesale buyers across different regions of the country.
More Than a Lumber Supplier
For us, the conversation always starts with the project. Once we understand what you’re building, where you’re located and who your customer is, we can recommend products that fit the application, the market and the budget. That’s how we’ve approached the building materials business for more than 25 years, and it’s why so many customers continue to rely on us when sourcing specialty products.
If you’re looking for truckload quantities of #2 redwood fence pickets, connect with one of our traders. They’ll help you find the right inventory for your market and your customers while making the buying process a little easier.
