Maintaining Your Wooden Fence & Keeping Costs Low
Your home is probably one of the most significant investments that you will make in your lifetime. In order to maintain or increase your home’s value, you may make smaller investments, such as replacing your roof, adding a backyard deck, or having a new wooden fence installed.
Maintenance for your fence can depend on the age of your fence, materials used, and much more. The majority of residential fences are made of wood. Like any other investment, regular maintenance of your fence is crucial to increasing its lifespan and keeping it in tip-top shape. Fences are exposed to all elements, including rain and wind, which can bring in moisture. This allows the panels to rot/warp, decreasing its lifespan.
Don’t let negligence ruin your fence, which can also hurt your home’s curb appeal (crucial when selling your home). Keep your fence healthy with these tips:
Minimize the amount of water your fence comes in contact with. You definitely can’t control the weather but be sure to aim sprinklers AWAY from your fence and avoid planting trees too close to the fence.
Keep your yard regularly trimmed to prevent overgrowth of weeds and other plants to avoid green staining and other structural damage to your fence.
Having your fence regularly stained every few years can help reduce weathering and give it a “seal” that will help prolong its lifespan.
Maintain clean panels by pressure washing your fence, when needed.
Termites are attracted to wood, treat your fence regularly to prevent them from eating away at your fence.
Stay on top of minor damages such as splits and cracks. (Keep wood glue on hand!) If you notice any minor damage, we are here to help!
Sometimes, a fence is beyond repair. No amount of staining or small repairs can bring that fence back to life. If you feel like your fence is beyond repair, it’s time for a new one!
