If you relish your privacy or have a dog in your life, then having your yard fenced is a must. However, too many people put up wooden fences then neglect them, leaving them to weather and rot. These fences quickly become eyesores, especially if the homes are brand new.
Reasons for Staining Wood Fences
There are many reasons why you should stain your wood fence. These reasons include:
• Extending the Life of the Fence
• Rotting Prevention
• Prevents Splitting
• Limits UV Damage
• Enhances Wood Grain
Extending the Life of the Fence
Probably the number one reason to have a Warren painting company stain your fence is to extend its life. A fence that is left bare will be exposed to the elements, which can cause the wood to mildew, dry out and rot. Your once attractive fence will quickly gray, look weather-beaten and worn.
As the wood rots, it will become brittle and it could sag, making it easy for your dog to escape your yard and get lost. Termites and other insects could end up feasting on your wood fence, which can cause it to deteriorate even more and compromise the privacy of your yard.
Rotting Prevention
By applying stain to your fence, you can prevent moisture from penetrating the wood and causing it to rot. Wood rot makes the wood weak and it can easily be broken down by someone trying to break into your home. If you have a large dog in the family, they could also end up breaking it and knocking a weakened fence down if you don’t treat the wood.
Prevents Splitting
When water penetrates the wood, changes in the weather can cause the water to freeze and expand the grains of the wood. Eventually, this can cause the wood to split and cause breaks in your fence. Fortunately, this problem is easy to prevent by having a painting company stain your fence.
Limits UV Damage
Your fence is exposed all day, every day to the damaging UV rays of the sun. The exposure will strip the color from your fence, making it look old and worn quickly. By staining the fence, you will keep it looking new for longer and help protect it from exposure to moisture, cold and the drying heat of the sun.
Enhances Wood Grain
When you have a painting company stain your cedar fence, it will help the grain of the wood pop out and help improve how it looks. There are several stain colors to choose from and you can consult with the painters about which one will go best with your home and landscaping.
Staining and regularly maintaining your wood fence is one of the easiest ways to help maintain your property’s value.
