A white wooden picket fence adds that classic Americana home look to any house. The fence will continue to look good for years and years to come if you keep up with annual maintenance. Staining a wooden fence each year will help to keep it looking great and will make it more durable for all types of weather conditions. Having a well-maintained fence will make your house stand out and can even increase your house’s curb appeal if you’re in the market to sell. Here are a few wooden fence maintenance tips from Hercules Fence:
- Check for insect nests & apply insecticide – Fences can make a great place for bees, wasps and hornets to make their nests. If a killer bee hive develops on your wooden fence, it’s a serious safety issue for you, your family and your neighbors. Before any fence repair can be completed, one should remove any bee, wasp or hornet hives that may have developed. Also, make sure to apply a good amount of insecticide. The proper way to apply insecticide is to the ground beneath the fence. Termites can destroy a fence, making fence repair impossible. It is easier to repair a fence than repairing your home if a termite infestation spreads. Insecticide can be a great defense against termites and other insects that threaten to destroy your fence.
- Remove any mold from the fence – People who aren’t mold experts will be still be able to spot mold on a wooden fence. Removing mold from a fence with cleaning products is simple, especially with a decent stain or paint job done. If an insufficient job was done when the fence was stained or painted, then removing mold or mildew may prove to be more troublesome. If the wood has started to rot, then the part would need to be replaced. Making sure mold isn’t ruining your wooden fence is an important part of fence maintenance.
- Stain your wooden fence – One of the most important parts of maintaining a wooden fence is staining it. Staining is preferable to painting because stains will provide more protection and ease of fence maintenance because a stain can seep further into the wood itself than just painting can. Additionally, when one chooses to stain a fence, they will not have to deal with chipping paint, making fence repair easier in the future. Make sure you don’t stain your fence in extreme heat or cold, either. Wooden fence staining doesn’t take or can look very poorly if done in extreme weather.
At Hercules Fence of Richmond, VA, we pride ourselves in our extensive styles and options of wood fence. Wood fencing provides a natural and rustic look to complement your home. Our sales team can offer you many selections to choose from to accommodate your privacy, semi-privacy, and decorative needs. At Hercules Fence of Richmond, VA, we put safety and environmental awareness first. All of our lumber meets and/or exceeds industry standards, as well as conforms to the latest EPA requirements. Whether you prefer the rich, untreated look of Cedar, or the durable, pressure-treated ACQ lumber, Hercules Fence can accommodate all of your wood fencing needs.
If you choose Hercules Fence of Richmond, VA today, you’ll learn why we’re the best in the business. The knowledgeable people of Hercules Fence have developed a reputation since 1955 for professional service and quality installation. With over 50 years in the fence business, we are well aware that our reputation must be earned anew every day.
Contact Hercules Fence of Richmond, VA today at (804)752-7992 or contact us on our website to talk about a residential or commercial vinyl fence.
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Source: DIY Fence Repair: 10 Tips for Maintaining a Fence, Yahoo! Voices
