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FAST FIVE: On the fence about fencing? Cody Albert has you covered

DEVIN WEEKS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 months, 1 week AGO
by DEVIN WEEKS
Devin Weeks is a third-generation North Idaho resident. She holds an associate degree in journalism from North Idaho College and a bachelor's in communication arts from Lewis-Clark State College Coeur d'Alene. Devin embarked on her journalism career at the Coeur d'Alene Press in 2013. She worked weekends for several years, covering a wide variety of events and issues throughout Kootenai County. Devin now mainly covers K-12 education and the city of Post Falls. She enjoys delivering daily chuckles through the Ghastly Groaner and loves highlighting local people in the Fast Five segment that runs in CoeurVoice. Devin lives in Post Falls with her husband and their three eccentric and very needy cats. | April 12, 2025 1:00 AM

Meet Cody Albert, a longtime North Idahoan who is the owner and operator of Rock Bar Fence in Post Falls.

Rock Bar Fence specializes in all kinds of fencing, including high-quality vinyl, wood, chain-link and more, while prioritizing excellence and customer satisfaction.

Cody uses his craftsmanship acumen to enhance the privacy, security and aesthetic appeal of area homes and properties. Call Cody at 208-771-0889 or email [email protected] for details.

1) How, when and why did you get into the fence industry?
I got into the fencing industry just out of high school, working with my dad. I’ve been installing for about 16 years now and I’ve had my own company since 2020.

2) How is business going these days — are you crazy busy with all the construction?
The business is going pretty good. I stay pretty busy with just word-of-mouth customers. I’d like to keep the company small to focus on quality.

3) Where does the name "Rock Bar" come from?
The name Rock Bar Fence came from the bar used to break up the dirt and move rocks in the holes. 

4) What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I feel like I’m pretty creative. If I see a picture of something, I could probably build it and I love road trips. I’ve been a roughneck for about five years. Also, I love learning new things.

5) What are some of your favorite memories from growing up in North Idaho?
My favorite things growing up were mountain biking, camping, offloading and four-wheeling North Idaho.

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