Maybe the hardest part of wood fence maintenance is finding the motivation to do it – but not everyone is like this. Unfortunately this is part of owning a fence, and even metal fences have some things that need or should be done. This is very much a part of ensuring you may one day get an ROI on your fence investment. Discover how to take care of your fence in the best possible ways by following established procedures.
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. Avoid having large clumps of stain in spots because it will run and drip off the fence and dry that way. As for the color of your stain, be sure that it will not clash with the stain you have underneath, if you already have a stain there. Weather will include the temperature and humidity which is similar to painting your indoor rooms in your house, and be very sure that you read, understand, and follow the directions on the can. 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.
Mold will grow on just about anything except for metal, and this is one area where metal has a clear advantage. Mold will usually not be able to work its way through stain, and the very fact that you have stain will repel mold growth. If you have a good stain on it, then cleaning up the mold will be an easy task, but if the stain is thin or poorly applied, then there can be places where the mold can directly attack the wood. The only way you can stop this from happening is with good staining and then taking quick action if you see it.
There is an area you cannot neglect, and this has everything to do with protective applications to inhibit wood rot and other risks. One of the things you must do is remove excess grime and dirt and the stain and reapply. Getting someone who knows about this in depth is one solution and you can get expert advice in a variety of ways. Then during the warmer months, you can do a good washing down and then inspect for damage and other hard to see issues.
One of the good things about wood fence maintenance is it is not a lengthy process. To stain, or not to stain is a common question that many home owners face. It is not necessary to use techniques that are more than what is needed for the condition.
