Today, we’ll be showing you how to tell that your wood fencing has been damaged by the weather.
If you have a fence, you know that it has to take whatever the weather has to throw at it every day. Different fences have different tolerance levels for the weather outside, but for today, we’ll be looking at wood fencing. Wood fences look great in people’s yards most of the time, but eventually, they’ll start to show signs of wear. Today, we’ll be showing you how to tell that your wood fencing has been damaged by the weather.
Your Fence is Rotting
Rain is a common weather condition for fences to experience. This can be an issue for wood fencing because heavy amounts of rain will cause the air around your fence to become humid, which makes your fence susceptible to rotting.
Rot happens whenever fungi grow inside of wood. The fungal spores will penetrate the surface of your fence and cause white nodes to appear. These nodes will feel spongy if you touch them. This process accelerates whenever the weather is warm and humid.
Your Fence is Discolored
One of the more noticeable signs of weather damage is when your wood fencing has become discolored in some way. This usually happens because of extended exposure to sunlight. Therefore, if you live in a location that gets plenty of sunlight, you’ll have to watch out for sun spots on your fence. You also want to be wary of dry rot. Dry rot has a dark color to it, and it will warp affected parts of your fence until those parts become brittle and easy to snap off.
Your Wood Fencing Has Broken Planks
After a serious storm, your wood fencing could have some of its planks damaged. Sometimes, planks will be completely missing from your fence. That’s why, after any major storm, you should inspect your fence to determine how much damage it has sustained. The sooner you identify problems with your wood fencing, the sooner you can address those issues.
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