In addition to general care, wood fence maintenance needs to stay on your radar for a proper looking fence. That’s very possible and much easier than you may think.
If you do not perform these activities, then your fence will age a lot quicker and will become noticeable. Today, this article will address wood fence maintenance and how to go about doing it the right way.
Staining a Fence
Unless you have a lot of experience with home improvement projects, you will want to ensure that you have learned about how to stain a fence. First, you want to avoid uneven application of the stain or even paint if you want to paint it. If you like, you can call up a contractor or visit one and ask more about this or other things you can do such as painting the fence. Avoid staining your fence on a humid day unless the manufacturer says the stain will be all right in these conditions. You may not think that it matters to read the instructions for using the stain, and this is a common mistake since many people think applying stain is just like painting.
Nails and Connecting Elements
What kind of nails and connecting elements do you prefer? Most just go with the metal connectors but it is something to think about. Consider the fact that dowels will be stained right over, and nails too but the stain can flake off of them. Dissimilar materials such as nails and wood will begin to pose some problems eventually. After about a year, this may become more prominent, but your occasional inspection will identify these trends. The nails will begin to rust out, and the nail holes will become too large for the nail and the whole thing looks unsightly.
Proper Cleaning Materials
You want to catch mold undergrowth when it is very new so you can immediately take proper measures to be rid of it. Bleach used as a cleaner will strip the stain or other protective coatings you may have on the fence. The regular garden hose water pressure really will not be quite enough to do a good job of cleaning your fence. Simply get your hose out and try it out and see if there is any difference between treated wood and dirty wood.
There are varied approaches with wood fence maintenance, so that needs to be remembered. How you feel about staining will determine the direction in which you go. It is not necessary to use techniques that are more than what is needed for the condition.