While the icy temperatures brought by the winter season strike considerable challenges to most of our properties, the wood fences that guard our homes do not remain invulnerable to the cold. Regardless of whether your fence is made of pine or cedar, the frigid conditions open opportunities for moisture to build on wood. This may lead to affecting the fence’s structure (e.g. cracking, warping, peeling paint, etc.), and its overall stability over time. Why Do Wood Fences Warp, Twist, Move, Shrink And Crack? Will answer it all.
Check and Protect Your Wood Fence
Take the proactive steps to ensure that your wood fence is ready for the Nashville Winter Season! While winter fence installation is the best time to get your fence done (see When is the Best Time to Build a Fence), creating a simple checklist and inspecting the condition of your fence can help you uncover possible problems, minimize the damage to your wooden fence, and safeguard its quality.
Dog Eared Wood Fence
1. Examine your fence structure from its panels, posts, rails, boards, and hardware, and look for signs of deterioration—cracks, leaning posts, sagging boards, rotting wood, rusting screws and bolts, broken latches, etc.
2. Make necessary fixes for repairable elements. If not possible, replace the rotten or broken material. For stained and sealed wood fences, ensure that the replacement wood material matches the existing fence’s stain or seal.
3. Inspect the fence’s surface finish. Ensuring that its protective seal or stain is still in its best condition will improve the fence’s sturdiness. When choosing to apply stain or seal on the fence, wait for the best weather conditions and finish the application as swiftly as possible.
4. In case dirt and debris are trapped in certain areas, make sure to clean thoroughly and gently. For grime, mildew, and stubborn stains, clean with wood-safe detergent and water. Keeping your fence clean can decrease the risk of material decay.
5. Remove or trim overgrown vegetation near your fences and clear any accumulating snow and ice. This is to prevent moisture buildup, and strain on the structure, and to reduce the risk of damage. Avoid using sharp cleaning tools that can scratch the wood.
Need Help in Keeping Your Wood Fence Protected?
Whether it’s a search for a winter garden fence company to make sure your fence withstands the harshest conditions, here at K&C Fence Company, we understand your need to keep your wooden fence stable and durable all throughout the wintertime. From maintenance and repairs to new fence installation, we are here ready to help and fully committed to offering quality and affordable services!
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Devey Joy
K&C Fence Company- Material Ordering
