Use these tips to help protect your fence from seasonal weather and elements
As the leaves start to turn their true colors, homeowners should be getting their homes ready for the seasonal weather. Here are some tips to protect your residential fence and prevent damage this season!
Cleaning It
Protecting your fence this season begins with a good cleaning. Organic matter like leaves, sticks, vines, and dirt can collect moisture like snow and rain, causing wooden fences to rot and metal fences to rust. Trim bushes and shrubs back from your fence and rake leaves and debris away from your fence. Your fence should be washed twice a year to keep dirt and debris from causing damage.
Inspection Is Key
When it comes to your residential fence, it can be easy to miss it. Your life becomes busy and complicated, but inspecting your fence is one of the main things you can do to keep your fence in good condition. Make sure you check your fence after storms to ensure there is no damage. If you find damage, the sooner it is fixed, the easier the repair will be. Inspecting your fence will also help you find avoid insect damage that could destroy your fence.
Sealing Your Fences
Sealing your fence will create a protective layer between the elements and the fencing material. It can also help to prevent rot, rust, insects, and water damage. Wooden fences can be sealed before installation but should be occasionally resealed. While metal fences are more resistant to the elements than other fencing materials, they do occasionally need to be resealed in order to keep them from rusting. Keeping your fences protected with a sealant will help them stay strong and secure.
Continued Maintenance
During the fall and winter months, it is extremely important to spend a little time with your fence. As you rake the fallen leaves in your yard, make sure to clear the leaves from around your fence to prevent mold, mildew, dirt, and moisture from the fence. Snow and ice should be cleared from your fence in order to prevent excess moisture from soaking into the material and causing damage.
While some fencing materials are lower maintenance than others, all fencing should be maintained in order to keep them in good health. For information the best type of fencing material for your home or how to prevent damage, call Hercules Fencing of Washington, DC today!
Hercules Fence of Washington, D.C.
At Hercules Fence, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of several fence styles throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina areas. Residential fencing provides a welcoming appearance to complement your home. Our sales team can offer you many selections to choose from to accommodate your privacy, semi-privacy, and decorative needs, and our professionals use only the highest quality materials to install your fence at a price that is reasonable and affordable.
We also specialize in commercial fencing to keep your business safe and secure while also looking professional and welcoming. To get started with your residential fence for your home, call us today at 1-800-883-3623. You can also visit our contact page to find a full list of our locations and phone numbers.
