Did you know that a fence can improve the curb appeal of your home? If you installed a wooden fence but want to learn about taking care of it, we can help.
In this guide, we’ll go over maintenance tips for wooden fences. Use these tips to keep your fence in top shape.
Want to learn more? Keep reading.
1. Repair Your Fence
Throughout the year, you should inspect your wooden fence. Look for signs of rot or damage. Tighten screws, fix loose nails, and replace any broken boards.
Look at different sections of the fence to make sure it's secure. If some parts of the fence are leaning, strengthen the posts. Sometimes, you will have to replace the posts.
If you notice chips, cracks, or splits in the wood, fix these areas with waterproof wood glue.
2. Trim Plants and Bushes Near the Fence
A lot of homeowners will plant flowers or rose bushes near their fences. Yet, plants can add moisture to the fence and rot the wood.
To prevent your fence from rotting, make sure plants aren’t near the fencing structure.
3. Bleach Your Fence
A hardware store should have a decent wood cleaning solution for your fence. You could also make a solution by combining water and bleach. Measure one part of bleach for every two parts of water.
Put the bleach and water solution on your wooden fence and let it rest. After a while, use your power washer to wash off the solution. If you weren’t able to rent a power washer, use your garden hose.
After you have washed your wooden fence, you’ll want to let it completely dry before staining.
4. Don’t Damage Your Garden When Washing Your Fence
When you wash your fence, you’ll want to be careful that you don’t harm your grass or plants. Some power washer solutions could harm your greenery.
You can protect your garden by getting plastic sheets. Lay the plastic sheets down in your garden. Move garden furniture and terracotta pots before washing your fence.
5. Consider Staining and Sealing Your Wooden Fence
You end up lengthening the life of your wooden fence when you stain it. Staining your fence will protect it from natural elements.
Also, look at getting a water-repellent sealant. The sealant will help protect your wooden fence from rain or moisture.
Most people will stain and seal their fences every two years. After you stain your fence, let the wood dry for a day. Then, you will apply a second coat and let it dry. Finally, do a third coat.
Maintain Your Wooden Fences With These Tips
We hope this guide on maintaining your fence was helpful. Wooden fences will last longer if you stain and seal them every two years.
Bushes or flowers growing around the fence will add moisture, causing the wood to rot.
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