Posts Tagged ‘fence damage’

• Things You’ll Want to Know Regarding Wood Rot on Your Fence

  • May 23rd, 2022
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: fence damage, fence maintenance, residential fence

  

  Read on to learn more about how wood rot can impact a fence.

  As anyone with a wood fence knows, maintenance is an essential part of owning any fence but in particular, one made of wood. Wood is prone to being damaged in many ways, but thankfully, it’s easily kept away with a few maintenance steps. One kind of issue that many wooden fence owners run into is wood rotting. It’s a real threat to many pieces of outdoor wooden infrastructure and fences are no different. If you’re worried about wood rot in particular, or just want to stay better informed to protect your wooden fence in general, read on to learn more about how wood rot can impact a fence. (more…)

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• How You Should Seal Your Fencing

  • May 16th, 2022
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: fence damage, Maintenance, residential fence

  

  Here are the best ways you can take steps to effectively and efficiently seal your wooden fence.

  Don’t underestimate the power of a wooden fence. In fact, weathering is a common issue among wood fence owners everywhere — particularly in the mid-atlantic region. The reality is, the ultraviolet rays in sunshine can end up wreaking havoc on your wooden fence over time. Ultimately, having some type of protectant on your wooden fence to ensure it stays protected against the weather elements can do wonders towards extending the lifespan of your wooden fence overall. Here are the best ways you can take steps to effectively and efficiently seal your wooden fence and thereby extend the lifespan of your wooden fence overall. (more…)

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• Wood Fencing Rot Prevention Ideas

  • March 17th, 2022
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence damage, fence maintainence, fence material

  

  Here are some options to try if you’re worried about fence rot!

  If your home has a wooden fence, you should know that rot is the biggest enemy to all wood fencing. It can impact both the look of your fence while also reducing its durability. It’s not always easy to avoid either; wood fencing makes contact with ground soil so much of the time, making rot seem like it’s an inevitability. Don’t worry though. There are so many steps you can take to stop the spread of rot on your home’s wood fencing. Here are some options to try if you’re worried about fence rot! (more…)

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• Tips for Aluminum Fence Repair and Maintenance

  • February 4th, 2022
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: exterior design, fence damage, fence maintainence

  

  Today, we’ll go over what maintenance tasks you should follow in order to care for your aluminum fence.

  Aluminum fences come with plenty of appeal and durability. There’s a reason that there are so many homeowners who turn to aluminum as their fencing material of choice. Something else great about them is that they don’t require too much maintenance; however, there are still some maintenance procedures you need to get done. Without proper maintenance, your fence isn’t going to perform as well as it should. Today, we’ll go over what maintenance tasks you should follow in order to care for your aluminum fence. (more…)

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• Getting Your Sagging Fence Gate Repaired

  • October 21st, 2021
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: fence damage, gate repair, residential fence

  

  If you’re trying to get your sagging fence gate repaired, here are the steps you will want to take.

  Do you have a sagging fence gate? If you do, getting it repaired as quickly as possible is the best thing you can do. If you take too much time to make repairs, further damage will accumulate, and it will become more costly and time-intensive to get everything fixed. It could also get more damage and cause security concerns for you. If you’re trying to get your sagging fence gate repaired, here are the steps you will want to take. (more…)

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• How a Fence and Gate Can be Damaged by Leaves

  • October 13th, 2021
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: fence damage, fence maintenance, Weather

  

  Today, we’re going to look at how leaves can cause damage to your fence and gate so you can stop this damage from appearing in the first place.

  Leaves are one of the most captivating aspects of the fall season. They are a spectacle to watch as they fall from the trees around you, and they can be fun for kids as they jump into leaf piles. However, there are problems that these leaves can present, and one problem that can arise is damage on your fence and gate. Today, we’re going to look at how leaves can cause damage to your fence and gate so you can stop this damage from appearing in the first place. (more…)

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• How Rain Impacts Fencing and How to Lower Rain Damage

  • September 23rd, 2021
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: fence damage, outdoor landscape, Weather

  

  Let’s go over what rain does that can do damage to your fencing and how you can keep rain damage to a minimum.

  Your fencing is going to be put through a plethora of weather conditions, and it will likely be designed to handle all of them…to an extent. One weather condition that can prove problematic is rain. Over time, rain will break down your fencing and require you to get it fixed up. Let’s go over what rain does that can do damage to your fencing and how you can keep rain damage to a minimum. (more…)

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• Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected Against Damage From Wind

  • April 16th, 2021
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence damage, fence maintenance, Weather

  

  Here is how to keep your wood fence safe from wind damage.

  A fence is much more than something you install in your yard to look nice. It also plays a valuable role in keeping your house and aspects of your yard protected. If your fence is made from wood, however, there are certain vulnerabilities it will have that fences made from different materials won’t have. In some instances, it takes more than standard maintenance procedures to keep your wood fence safe, and protecting it from wind damage is one of those situations. Here is how to keep your wood fence safe from wind damage. (more…)

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• How Can a Wooden Fence Be Harmed By Cold Weather?

  • January 12th, 2021
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence damage, residential fence, Weather

   

  

  Here is how a wooden fence can get damaged by cold weather.

  Cold weather can be brutal to many aspects of your house and yard, and your fence is no exception. A wooden fence will be especially vulnerable to the cold. It can be burdened by the weight of a heavy blanket of snow. It’s possible that wood cracks, and sometimes, moisture can even be a problem. Knowing what can harm a wooden fence will help you prepare for potential damage down the road. Here is how a wooden fence can get damaged by cold weather. (more…)

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• Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected Against Termites

  • December 18th, 2020
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence damage, Maintenance, residential property

  

  Here is what you should do to make sure termites don’t destroy your wooden fence.

  Termites can wreak havoc on your fence. They feast on wood, raising families that will cause even greater problems if you don’t take care of the problem early on. It can be tough to even know that you have a termite issue until it’s too late, and your fence has already begun to split and fall apart because termites eat away at your fence from the inside out.

  The best way to handle termite problems is to prevent them from happening from the start. Here is what you should do to make sure termites don’t destroy your wooden fence. (more…)

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