Wood Fence Maintenance

You will preserve the appearance of your wood fence when you perform the right kind of maintenance on it. You will find that some tasks take more to do than others, though.

Probably most homeowners ignore it or forget about it, and I know people who never do anything. You can get wood fence maintenance totally wrong, and that is why you should learn proper techniques.

Inspect

You will need to keep a closer eye on any wooden fence just due to what it is, and this is simple and can be taking a close look at it for problems. The best thing to do is get a notebook and create an inspection log. Any time you are doing maintenance, this is what it is all about and will make you more efficient. Probably the most important areas of your fence are the posts and where they enter the ground. What you want to avoid are termite infestations, and there are many ways you can ward them off.

If you want a truly rural looking fence, then find wooden dowels that are used in place of nails. Ask about the benefits of using non-metallic devices, and sometimes they may last longer and they certainly will not rust. What is known about regular nails is they will start to protrude from the fence just due to cycles of heat and cold. Any nails that have heads beginning to show should be taken care of immediately. After some time you will not be able to save the nail, and it is possible you may have to form new nail holes.

 

Watch For Mold

 

You want to catch mold undergrowth when it is very new so you can immediately take proper measures to be rid of it. You don’t want to use a bleach and water mixture each time you clean your fence because it degrades the stain too much. You can buy simply pressure type washers that are not fancy or expensive, and then simply use this once a summer or whatever. You’ll have even more pressure or should than a regular hose and this will serve to get more dirt off your fence.

One of the good things about wood fence maintenance is it is not a lengthy process. Not all homeowners elect to use a stained fence, and that may be you but remember what can happen. So after you inspect your fence, then you can choose the best way to go with this.