Picket fences are a type of fence often used decoratively for domestic boundaries, distinguished by their evenly spaced vertical boards, the pickets, attached to horizontal rails. Picket fences are particularly popular in the United States, where the style has been used since America’s earliest colonial era and remains popular today. They are a decorative way to contain pets and children without blocking views, and are used around both front and back yards. Traditionally, picket fences were made out of wood and painted white, but now picket fences are also widely available in polyvinyl chloride, otherwise known as PVC.
Maintaining Your Picket Fence
Whether your picket fence is made of vinyl or wood, there are a few crucial maintenance tasks you must complete on an annual basis to prevent irreversible damage:
- If you live in a climate with harsh winter weather, make sure you keep snow and ice away from the bottom of your fence to prevent water damage.
- When leaves and tree limbs are left at the base of a fence, they absorb water from rainfalls, creating the ideal conditions for insect infestations and wood rot, which will negatively impact your picket fence.
- During storms, it’s not uncommon for tree limbs to fall on fences, causing permanent damage. By trimming these limbs back, you’ll protect your picket fence from a rogue limb that could take out an entire section of panels.
- Hiring a fence repair company to complete an inspection of your picket fence will allow them to spot any problems like rusty hardware or cracked panels and fix them before they become more serious issues.
Benefits of a Picket Fence
The looks of a picket fence have been appreciated throughout the history; they look amazing when standing in the country side. The fences are extremely strong as well and can withstand storms and moderately sized animal effrontery. These types of fences do not perish easily, giving you the peace of mind. When you are building a picket fence you need to ensure that the fences are made from high quality wood. That will enable you to make sure that the fence stays erected for a very long time.
Professional Fence Installation from Hercules Fence DC
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, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Flickr.
