Nothing can ruin the look of your home quite like a broken down or decaying fence. But there is hope! Fixing that rundown rail or battered board is easier than you may think. Any homeowner with the proper tools can do simple fence repairs. Of course you should leave the bigger jobs to the professionals.
Wood Fencing
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Stain your wood fence before it’s too late
If you had a wood fence installed over the summer, have you stained or sealed it yet? Without proper treatment, the approaching winter can take a big toll on your fence. Staining couldn’t be done during installation because wood requires a few months to cure. But now’s the right time to do it.
Weather plays a role in staining, however. The temperature can’t be any lower than 50 degrees, and you need to find a day when rain isn’t forecast within a 48-hour period before and after the work. It takes about 24 hours for stain to dry, so keep that in mind as well.
We offer these tips to our customers and all homeowners looking to improve their homes. We support their efforts and stand ready to help further these improvements. Contact us to talk more about your fencing needs.
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Fencing fit for a panda
Many people are satisfied with the standard hardwood or metal picket fence around their yards or gardens. Others like to think outside the box and look for fencing that will make their homes stand out. For those folks, we’ve got a great material to consider – bamboo.We encountered this idea during the past year while preparing for a project at a senior living complex in College Park, MD. The management company needed it’s 50-year-old garden fence replaced and stressed the need for a green solution, which had us looking at everything from eco-friendly wood stains to fencing made of recycled plastic. When we encountered a California company marketing bamboo fencing, we knew we hit pay dirt.
From an environmental standpoint, bamboo is an ideal material. Like all wood, it’s a renewable resource, but unlike other woods commonly used for fences, which sometimes require 30 years to grow to a harvest-ready size, bamboo is quickly renewable and able for harvest after only three years.
As you can see from the pictures, bamboo fencing provides a unique look that’s still attractive. It’s also very durable as evidenced by it use for flooring, home walls, and baseball bats.
Whether you’re looking for green alternatives, a different look, or both, bamboo may be right for you. Contact us at Hercules Fence to learn how we can install a custom bamboo fence for your home.
