Wood Fence Maintenance Tips

If your wood fence is at least three years old, then now is the time to learn how to maintain it if this is something you have never thought about or done. What you have to understand is your fence is part of the overall package. There are many ways to get motivated with this because if you are similar to other homeowners, you will not want to do it. That will ensure that you’ll catch any problems early on before they grow into larger problems.

Dealing With Contractors

If you have a picket fence made from wood, then this will present different strategies with maintenance activities. The care practices for a picket fence will be more tedious than for other fences made from wood, and this is just because there are more parts to the fence. In the case where you have to fix a broken picket support, it is suggested that you use the same part as ordered from the manufacturer. When you take a look at a picket fence, it becomes apparent that the pickets are merely vertically mounted wood strips that are finished and to a specific design spec. Dealing with contractors always involves paying more than you would if you bought the picket for your self, and you can go online directly to the original maker and buy it.

Replacement Parts

Eventually, you will need to do some small parts replacement on a wood fence, but there are plenty of reasons why pickets and even posts can become damaged. You can do some research and find various analysis that identify some pieces are prone to breakage.

Newer stain on the brand new picket or even rail could make it stand out more and look unusual, and there are ways to make the new stain look worn. Hiring a contractor to fix your fence is another accepted method for dealing with these matters, and ask the installation contractor because they usually know people like this.

We have written often about the dangers of termite infestations with wood fences, and they will spread to other areas of your fence which will cause damage.

When you see something that indicates termites, then immediate and swift action are the order of the day. How efficiently you are rid of them will naturally save the rest of your fence, and you want to avoid making them go toward your house, as well. Check out your house if you have them in your fence, and set up a defensive perimeter with pesticide to protect your house. There’s slightly more to wood fence maintenance than you may have previously thought. Be persistent until you are at a knowledge base level in which you are feeling good about your self. And it’s sound advice that you should take seriously so your fence will last a life time.