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  • Wood Fence Cleaning Tips

    Wood Fence Cleaning Tips

    If you’re looking for ways to tackle fence cleaning, especially if you’re opposed to power washing, read on!

    Your fence is a valuable part of your home security strategy, offering protection from trespassing, theft, vandalism, and (depending on the type of fence), even shielding your family and belongings from prying eyes. A properly installed, well maintained fence can provide decades of protection while also increasing your curb appeal and home value. The key here is that your fence needs to be maintained. This is especially true of wood fences, which if left unprotected, can succumb to weather, rot, and insects, but is generally true of every fence to one degree or another. Part of maintaining your fence is cleaning it. If you’re looking for ways to tackle fence cleaning, especially if you’re opposed to power washing, read on! (more…)

  • Deciding Between a Wood Fence Repair or Replacement

    Deciding Between a Wood Fence Repair or Replacement

    Understanding the difference between the signs of a wood fence repair or a wood fence replacement can be a game-changer.

    For the most part, a wooden fence will likely need to be repaired at some point — but if not properly maintained you might need a replacement. In fact, a wooden fence that has seen better days is due for either a repair or replacement — but how are you supposed to know whether you can get away with a repair or have to spend money on a full replacement of your wooden fence? The reality is, if your wooden fence has started to grow mold or is missing some pickets, it becomes increasingly important to get your wooden fence in tip top shape as soon as possible to extend the overall lifespan of your fence overall. Ultimately, understanding the difference between the signs of a wood fence repair or a wood fence replacement can be a game-changer for your wallet down the line. Here are a few key ways to finally determine whether your wooden fence needs a simple repair or whether it needs a full replacement. (more…)

  • Wood Fencing Rot Prevention Ideas

    Wood Fencing Rot Prevention Ideas

    Here are some options to try if you’re worried about fence rot!

    If your home has a wooden fence, you should know that rot is the biggest enemy to all wood fencing. It can impact both the look of your fence while also reducing its durability. It’s not always easy to avoid either; wood fencing makes contact with ground soil so much of the time, making rot seem like it’s an inevitability. Don’t worry though. There are so many steps you can take to stop the spread of rot on your home’s wood fencing. Here are some options to try if you’re worried about fence rot! (more…)

  • Getting a Wood Fence Ready to Be Painted

    Getting a Wood Fence Ready to Be Painted

    To help ensure your wood fence painting project goes well, here is how to get prepared for it.

    While painting a wood fence sounds like a simple task, it’s actually more complicated than it appears to be. You can’t simply run a paint brush down your fence and call it a day. There are many factors that have to be brought into consideration, such as what kind of paint you use and how the weather is during painting. To help ensure your wood fence painting project goes well, here is how to get prepared for it. (more…)

  • Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected Against Damage From Wind

    Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected Against Damage From Wind

    Here is how to keep your wood fence safe from wind damage.

    A fence is much more than something you install in your yard to look nice. It also plays a valuable role in keeping your house and aspects of your yard protected. If your fence is made from wood, however, there are certain vulnerabilities it will have that fences made from different materials won’t have. In some instances, it takes more than standard maintenance procedures to keep your wood fence safe, and protecting it from wind damage is one of those situations. Here is how to keep your wood fence safe from wind damage. (more…)

  • How Can a Wooden Fence Be Harmed By Cold Weather?

     

    How Can a Wooden Fence Be Harmed By Cold Weather?

    Here is how a wooden fence can get damaged by cold weather.

    Cold weather can be brutal to many aspects of your house and yard, and your fence is no exception. A wooden fence will be especially vulnerable to the cold. It can be burdened by the weight of a heavy blanket of snow. It’s possible that wood cracks, and sometimes, moisture can even be a problem. Knowing what can harm a wooden fence will help you prepare for potential damage down the road. Here is how a wooden fence can get damaged by cold weather. (more…)

  • Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected Against Termites

    Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected Against Termites

    Here is what you should do to make sure termites don’t destroy your wooden fence.

    Termites can wreak havoc on your fence. They feast on wood, raising families that will cause even greater problems if you don’t take care of the problem early on. It can be tough to even know that you have a termite issue until it’s too late, and your fence has already begun to split and fall apart because termites eat away at your fence from the inside out.

    The best way to handle termite problems is to prevent them from happening from the start. Here is what you should do to make sure termites don’t destroy your wooden fence. (more…)

  • Tips Before Starting A Wood Fence Installation

    Tips Before Starting A Wood Fence Installation

    Keep these tips in mind when you start installing your wood fence.

    Homeowners look for all sorts of features when they are buying a home. But one thing nearly every homeowner wants is a sense of privacy and security. Adding these qualities to your home isn’t tough at all. All it takes is a gorgeous wood fence to keep your home safe while also adding a stunning aesthetic to your yard’s perimeter.

    However, there’s more to a wood fence installation than you may realize. Keep these tips in mind when you start installing your wood fence. (more…)

  • Pros And Cons Of Wooden Fencing

    Pros And Cons Of Wooden Fencing

    Before getting wooden fencing, consider the pros and cons that come with it.

    Fences serve a wide variety of roles. They can be used for privacy, keeping little kids and pets from leaving your yard, and just make your home look more appealing. The selection of materials you could use for your fence can be a bit overwhelming. There are fences made out of wrought-iron, aluminum, and PVC, and many more. The most traditional material for building a fence is wood. The question for now though is whether or not it’s the best option. Before getting wooden fencing, consider the pros and cons that come with it. (more…)

  • Why Stain Your Wood Fence?

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    Here are a few reasons to stain your wood fence.

    There are many types of fences you can install around your home, all of which have different advantages. One of the most popular fences people have installed is a wood fence. Wood fences are aesthetically pleasing, strong, and customizable. However, they are vulnerable to the effects of weathering and rotting. One way to avoid these issues is to stain your home’s wood fence. Here are some of the best reasons you should consider staining your wood fence.

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