Hi Michelle - It looks like treated pine to me, and looks as though it has been recently built. If you did nothing it would fade to a grey colour within 6 months or so. This would probably blend in with the house quite well, and you wouldn't have to do a thing! Otherwise I would stain it - there are lots of stains on the market - see if there is one you like. A dark one would create a nice contrast with the house and make the fence look more like a feature. Good luck!
Yes, it is very new pine and will weather to a silver grey. If you do decide to stain it a dark colour please use a stain or paint that has a reflector in it such as a Resene cool colour otherwise it will really twist and warp due to heat. As pine is not very stable a good stain or paint will help with warping and twisting, but do remember it will require ongoing treatments.
Paula
Fusion Landscape Design Limited
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