Should You Stain Your Wooden Fence?
Hohulin Fence experts recommend staining your wooden fence every 2 to 3 years to maintain its beauty and performance. Also, it is best practice to stain both sides of your wooden fence. If you are wondering whether it’s time to stain your fence again, you should look at your fence after it rains. Your fence needs staining if it is soaked with water. After all, staining the fence protects it from moisture. So, a fence is not properly protected if it is getting saturated with water after there is a rainstorm. Are you looking for more tips or new wood fencing? If so, contact Hohulin Fence for the best wooden fence products in Peoria IL, Bloomington IL, Champaign IL, Galesburg IL, and surrounding areas.
What Are Signs I Should Stain My Wooden Fence?
Hohulin Fence advise staining your wooden fence if you notice the color of your fence starting to fade, turn gray, or other signs of deterioration. Here are some of the most common warning signs that you should stain your wooden fence:
- Fence board contain mildew or mold.
- Wood on the fence is rotting.
- The fence faces south and gets maximum sunlight exposure.
- Softer woods like pine require more frequent staining than harder woods like oak.
Hohulin Fence can provide you with cedar fencing that is naturally rot resistant. So, it can go longer between staining treatments. Email us if you would like a free estimate on a cedar wood fence.
How Else Can I Maintain My Wooden Fence?
Now that you know you should stain your wooden fence, we can review other important ways to maintain its look and performance. Here are some of the most recommended ways to extend the life of your wooden fence:
- Replace wood boards in the fence that have rotted.
- Paint or stain the fence when it shows signs of wear.
- Buy a rot resistant wood fencing product or treat wooden fencing in contact with the ground.
- Check for signs of rot or erosion in your fence if it has become crooked.
- Tighten loose screw or hammer in any nails that have worked themselves out of the wood.
Looking for a New Wooden Fence?
Hohulin Fence offers some of the most beautiful, longest lasting, and durable cedar wood fencing in Central IL. Our cedar fencing looks appealing for several years after installation and maintains that beauty between staining. In addition, our cedar products are more resistant to warping than alternative wood fence materials. Also, our cedar fencing repels nuisance pests like mosquitos, flies, termites, roaches, and ants, giving you more enjoyment of your outdoor living spaces. Request a free quote from Hohulin Fence if you want the best wood fencing products.
Request a Free Quote for a Wooden Fence
Hohulin Fence can provide you with a free estimate if you are looking for a new wooden fence in Central Illinois. Contact us online or give us a call at 309-965-2241 for more information. Since 1897, we have provided residential and commercial customers some of the best fencing solutions in Macomb IL, Springfield IL, Decatur IL, Kewanee IL, Morton IL, Washington IL, Pekin IL, and surrounding communities.