One of the main reasons that most people choose vinyl fencing over wooden fencing is that vinyl fencing is far easier to maintain. Wooden fencing requires routine cleaning, as well as periodic sealing by painting or staining to protect the wood from weathering, rot, and insects. Vinyl, on the other hand, requires almost none of that. Your vinyl fence is not completely maintenance-free but it is much lower maintenance than a lot of other materials for fencing. Here are some tips on things you should do to maintain your vinyl fence this summer. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Weather’
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Keeping Your Wooden Fence Protected During Winter
We’re now in December, and the unforgiving cold of winter is starting to take a hold on our properties. Winter weather can be brutal, especially on wooden surfaces. If you have a wood fence, for example, you need to take measures to protect it during the winter season. For anyone with a wooden fence, here is how to keep it safe during winter. (more…)
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Which Kind of Fencing is Best for Rainy Weather?
There are some places that just seem to get more rainy weather than others. If you’re trying to install a fence in a rainy climate, some materials just aren’t going to cut it. That’s why it’s important to know which materials are best suited for damp environments. So what’s the material you should use? Today, we will review different kinds of fencing materials so you can determine which one is best for rainy weather. (more…)
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How a Fence and Gate Can be Damaged by Leaves
Leaves are one of the most captivating aspects of the fall season. They are a spectacle to watch as they fall from the trees around you, and they can be fun for kids as they jump into leaf piles. However, there are problems that these leaves can present, and one problem that can arise is damage on your fence and gate. Today, we’re going to look at how leaves can cause damage to your fence and gate so you can stop this damage from appearing in the first place. (more…)
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How Rain Impacts Fencing and How to Lower Rain Damage
Your fencing is going to be put through a plethora of weather conditions, and it will likely be designed to handle all of them…to an extent. One weather condition that can prove problematic is rain. Over time, rain will break down your fencing and require you to get it fixed up. Let’s go over what rain does that can do damage to your fencing and how you can keep rain damage to a minimum. (more…)
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Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected Against Damage From Wind
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…)
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How Can a Wooden Fence Be Harmed 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…)
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Getting Your Fence Ready for Fall
We’re getting towards summer’s conclusion, which means we’re getting closer to the times of pumpkin spice and enjoying cozy sweaters. But beyond that, it’s time for you to get your yard ready for the upcoming fall weather. Part of preparing for the fall is to check on your fence and make sure it’s ready for the change in weather. It has to be capable of handling cooler temperatures and any moisture that might try to settle on it. Here is what you can do to get your fence ready for fall. (more…)