Take the 2-minute tour ×  I'm building a cedar fence and I want
it to turn gray, but we also want it to be sealed so it will
last longer. If I seal the cedar, will it age to the gray color?
If not, how can we get a gray cedar fence that will last a
reasonable amount of time? This is in Southern California.
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accepted  If you want the grey natural look anyway, I would not
bother sealing it. Here in Southern California a cedar fence
should last a very long time. The things that seem most likely
to damage it (posts rotting out from sprinklers, insect damage)
are not going to be helped by sealing, and you will have to redo
the sealing frequently to keep it looking nice.  share|improve
this answer You could also seal it after it has turned grey
naturally. Most sealers have UV protection which will help keep
the cedar from turning grey. –  Cody C Aug 22 '11 at 13:36  The
best way to get the color you want and to keep it that color is
to stain it and then