When deciding on a wood fence, one of the biggest questions is how to maintain it so that it looks great all year long. Wood Fences comes in many different styles, materials, and sizes, from simple, single-inch privacy rings to ornate structures designed to prevent animals or give your house a more rustic appearance. Wood Fences comes in many different colors and finishes, from basic white to gorgeous, dark mahogany to metal. If you want to add a bit of character to your fence, you can stain or paint it yourself. If you're looking for a wood fence that will last a long time, you'll need to pick one that's made from a hardwood like cedar or redwood or one that has a coating of a protective finish like polyurethane or zinc.
Keeping your wood fence clean and free of debris is a very important part of maintaining it for its full life. Water and moisture are the number one enemy of a fence and can damage both the fence and the surrounding ground. If your fence is made of wood, you'll have to pick a specific type of fence maintenance to focus on. Depending on what type of fence you have, you can either use a basic stain or paint to protect the fence from moisture damage or use a moisture barrier to keep the moisture away from your yard. There are several types of fences, you can choose from.
Pressure washing is an essential part of fence maintenance. To clean your wood fences, you need to use a pressure washer, specifically an electric pressure washer, which will easily damage the fabric of the fence. Use only enough pressure to wash off the dirt, soil, and grass clippings. You can then rinse with water and allow the pressure washer to fully dry before removing the fence from the ground.
It's also important that you pick the right product to protect your wood fences. For example, chemical-based products will keep your wood looking good for much longer than simple cleaning and maintenance. Some chemicals, like the popular Ammonium phosphate, are even dangerous if ingested. There are non-chemical-based products available, as well, but they are not nearly as popular. If you want to know more about choosing the best product for the job, read the label.
Another very important part of keeping your wood fence in top shape is picking the right picks to cover stains. Most paint will not last long with heavy applications of it. Picking stains can be very tricky and there are many different kinds of picks to choose from. There are paint-to-paint pickets, paint-to-freeze pickets, and even paint-to-scratch pickets. The trick is knowing which kind you should get.
