Throughout the summer, there are key tips you can take to ensure your fence’s beauty.
Keeping your fence in great shape, especially if you have a wood fence or metal
fence, can feel like a full-time job. Unfortunately, the heat, humidity, and water
activities of summer can spell disaster for your fence. How can you properly
maintain your fence, on top of everything else on your plate? Here are some of our
absolute best summer fence maintenance tips for your yard.
Look Around
First things first, take a walk around your fence to see how it looks. The best first
step is to move any debris or dirt from your fence. Take care of any weeds or other
obstructions so that you can clearly view the entirety of your fence. Always keep
debris, plants, and anything with moisture away from your fence. If you don’t
remove them quickly, they can lead to mildew growth, insect infestations, and rot
that will permanently damage your fence.
Look Above
Next, check the sky above the length of your fence. Are there any tree branches that
are hanging over the top of your fence? Now is the perfect time to trim them. Harsh
summer storms can knock them loose and cause huge amounts of damage to your
fence and yard. Always hire a professional to take care of removing dead and
damaged tree branches for maximum safety.
Look Up Close
Now that you’ve looked at the bigger picture, examine the fence up close. Do you see
any:
- Warping
- Rotting
- Breaking
- Cracking
- Rusting
- Insect damage
- Wobbly posts
- Damaged portions that need to be replaced altogether
- Squeaky or loose hinges or locking mechanisms
The best time to fix these issues is at the start of the summer. Things like warping
and rotting need to be addressed and remedied before the warm, damp heat of
summer fully sets in and makes damage much harder to undo.
Ready for a Durable and Beautiful Fence?
Hercules Fence DC has been providing homeowners with quality fences for over 50
years. We are well equipped to meet your needs, whether they are residential or
commercial. We have extensive experience working with families and pet owners to
keep the most important members of their home safe, so call us today about
installing a new pet fence for your family. Contact us by giving us a call at 301-441-
1600 or visiting us online. To see examples of our work, follow us on Facebook,
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