Posts Tagged ‘fence maintenance’

• How Summer Storms Harm Fencing, and How You Can Prepare for Them

  • May 9th, 2023
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: damage, fence maintenance, harsh weather

  

  Here are ways summer storms can harm your fencing, and how you can get your fence ready for them.

  Summer is coming up very soon. While this can be an exciting time of year due to the beautiful sunny days, warm temperatures, and extra sunlight because of daylight savings, there are still some concerns that come with the season. One of these concerns is summer storms, as these storms can pose a serious threat to our homes. One part of our homes that’s put at great risk during summer storms is our fencing, and if you want your fence to be ready for the rough weather, you’ll need to make some preparations. Here are ways summer storms can harm your fencing, and how you can get your fence ready for them. (more…)

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• Getting Your Fencing Ready for Spring

  • March 27th, 2023
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: Curb Appeal, exterior design, fence maintenance

  

  Here are some tasks that can help you to get your fencing ready for spring.

  Spring is officially here! The days are warming up, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and the birds are singing away. Have you started that spring “to do” list? The time to jump on it is now – not just making the list but also starting the tasks! Some of those spring tasks need to be started well before spring actually gets in full swing. And since the season brings with it a lot of moist weather, it can have a big impact on your fencing (yes, the same fencing that it feels like you just winterized). Here are some tasks that can help you to get your fencing ready for spring. (more…)

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• How to Get Different Kinds of Fences Winterized

  • February 27th, 2023
  • Posted in Winter Fence Maintenance Tips
  • Tags: fence maintenance, Weather, winter

  

  Fences are surprisingly resilient, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to prepare for snow and ice.

  Cold weather is here, and there are many different considerations that you need to make when protecting different aspects of your landscaping and hardscaping against the elements. Fences are surprisingly resilient, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to prepare for snow and ice. How can you winterize your fence? (more…)

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• How to Know Your Wood Fence Has Termites

  • December 13th, 2022
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: damage, fence maintenance, residential fence

  

  Here are some excellent tell tale signs of termites in your wood fence.

  There is really no denying that wood fences are very popular among homeowners everywhere. In fact, wood fences can be wonderfully beneficial for a number of different reasons — but with wood fences, comes the potential for termites. The reality is, proper care and maintenance makes a world of a difference when it comes to keeping your wood fence safe and secure overall. Ultimately, termites are incredibly destructive and can totally ruin a perfectly beautiful wooden fence. Here are some excellent tell tale signs of termites in your wood fence. (more…)

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• Protecting Your Wood Fence From Termites

  • November 10th, 2022
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence maintenance, fencing material, residential fence

  

  Wood is quite tasty to termites. Fortunately, there are ways you can protect your beautiful wood fence from termite infestation and degradation.

  A wood fence offers many benefits, such as being cost-effective, rustic with a classic appeal, and a popular option for privacy fencing. With proper care and treatments, you should also know that wood fencing can last for a while. All in all, a wood fence can give you the protection and aesthetic appeal that you want for your property.

   

  However, there is a downside to wood fencing. Termites can be a problem regarding wood fencing. Wood is quite tasty to termites. Fortunately, there are ways you can protect your beautiful wood fence from termite infestation and degradation. (more…)

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• Wood Fence Cleaning Tips

  • October 24th, 2022
  • Posted in Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence maintenance, residential fence, wood fence

  

  If you’re looking for ways to tackle fence cleaning, especially if you’re opposed to power washing, read on!

  Your fence is a valuable part of your home security strategy, offering protection from trespassing, theft, vandalism, and (depending on the type of fence), even shielding your family and belongings from prying eyes. A properly installed, well maintained fence can provide decades of protection while also increasing your curb appeal and home value. The key here is that your fence needs to be maintained. This is especially true of wood fences, which if left unprotected, can succumb to weather, rot, and insects, but is generally true of every fence to one degree or another. Part of maintaining your fence is cleaning it. If you’re looking for ways to tackle fence cleaning, especially if you’re opposed to power washing, read on! (more…)

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• Why You Don’t Want a Broken Fence

  • September 8th, 2022
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: damage, fence maintenance, residential fence

  

  Here are a few reasons why you don’t want a broken fence.

  High-quality fencing beautifies and adds security to a home or business. A fence does so much for residences and businesses. For these reasons, you want to ensure that a fence is in the best shape. Also, a broken latch or severely damaged and missing sections can be a liability. Here are a few reasons why you don’t want a broken fence. (more…)

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• Making Sure Your Wood Fence is Protected Against Sun and Rain Damage

  • June 27th, 2022
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence damage, fence maintenance, outdoor landscape

  

  Here are tips on protecting your wood fence against sun and rain damage.

  A wood fence is an excellent choice if you want classic, cost-effective fencing. However, as with any material, it’s always best to know the proper maintenance techniques. For example, iron fences involve particular methods to prevent rust and corrosion. With a wood fence, you want to do all you can to avoid sun and rain damage. Otherwise, wood fencing will become dull and less structurally sound. Here are tips on protecting your wood fence against sun and rain damage. (more…)

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• Causes of Fence Rotting, and How to Respond to It

  • June 13th, 2022
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: fence damage, fence maintenance, residential fence

  

  Wood fences are most susceptible to rotting over the years. Here are the most common causes of rot in your fence.

  Just like with anything that lives outside, fences tend to rot when they aren’t properly maintained. In fact, wood fences are most susceptible to rotting over the years. The reality is, rot is a destructive condition that can severely impact the overall structural integrity of your fence over time. Ultimately, knowing the best ways to respond to signs of rot in your fence will surely be the best way to salvage your fence for the long haul. Here are the most common causes of rot in your fence and the ebay solutions to treat them effectively and efficiently. (more…)

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• 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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