Many issues can arise if maintenance on your wood fence is ignored.
Wood fences need to be maintained frequently to ensure that they last for many years and protect your family home. If you don’t properly maintain your wood fence, the fence could rot, suffer major insect damage, and be structurally unsafe. Thankfully, maintaining a wood fence is relatively easy, as long as you are investing the proper amount of time in the process. Here are our three best tips for maintaining a wood fence.
Repair Basic Damage
Damage is inevitable over time with every single fencing material. Wood fences get damage in a variety of ways including splitting, cracking, and rotting. Whenever your wood fence is damaged, remove or repair the wood panel. One of the biggest advantages of purchasing a wood fence is that you can repair and replace individual boards and sections, instead of the entire thing. Stay on top of repairs and damage as they occur to avoid paying more in the future as damage worsens.
Stain & Seal
If your wood fence isn’t painted, you need to take the time to stain and seal it. Staining your wood fence helps to slightly tint your wood fence while also keeping an authentic wood look. Depending on what part of Virginia you live in, you might need to stain your wood fence more or less frequently to keep it in great shape. Staining and sealing ensure that water won’t seep below the surface of your wood fence and start the decay process. When water doesn’t bead on the surface of your wood fence but soaks through instead, it’s a sign that it’s time to re-seal or re-stain your fence.
Stop Termites
Termites love wood fences, and they can literally eat you out of house and home. Soft woods like redwood and pine are very susceptible to termite infestation. If your wood fence is partially buried, try to keep as much of the fence as possible above-ground to avoid termites. If you spot any indications of termite damage, take care of it immediately or your entire fence will be infested before you know it!
Maintain Your Wood Fence with Help from Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach
Call Hercules Fence of Norfolk and Virginia Beach for your fencing needs. We have decades of experience in the fencing industry, and can offer you the best in ornamental steel, chain link, wooden fences and more. Our dedicated teams of fencing professionals are highly trained, skilled, and experienced in providing quality fence installations of any type. We’ll work with you to find a fence that bests suits your needs and budget.
Contact Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach at (757) 321-6700, drop in, or contact us on our website to learn more about spring fence construction! You can keep up to date with offers and information from Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
