Practice these four fence maintenance tasks to keep your fence looking beautiful.
Even the best home fences require regular touch-ups and maintenance to maintain their materials and ensure that they last longer. If fences are neglected for too long, they can develop problems that create lasting damage and cost you money in the long run. If you haven’t yet performed the following four maintenance tasks, now is a great time to check up on your fence before winter weather moves in.
Clean Your Fence
One of the most critical fence maintenance tasks is cleaning your fence of dirt and debris. It’s natural for any fence to acquire a bit of dirt over time, but if you let your fence collect dirt for too long, it can lead to larger issues. How you clean depends on your fence materials. While some can be cleaned with a spray of the hose, others may require a pressure washer or specific cleaners.
Seal Your Fence
If your fence is made of wood, one of the critical fence maintenance tasks will be sealing your fence. This keeps your fence in optimal condition, boosts its appearance, and helps prevent the development of mold, mildew, and insect damage. The sealant also helps protect your fence from weather that degrades a fence over time.
Inspect Your Fence
One of the best ways to guarantee that you are aware of any fence trouble before it gets out of hand is to have your fence inspected by a fencing professional. Even if you don’t spot any issues with your fence, your fence may be suffering from insect damage or internal structural damage. A fencing contractor is trained to spot signs of wear and can advise you on the best way to deal with these issues.
Prune Near Your Fence
If you have any shrubs, trees, or bushes near your fence, you should take time to prune branches away from your fence each year. When organic material comes into contact with a fence, it can introduce much more damage and decay. By keeping these plants away from your fence, you prevent branches from falling and breaking your fence, and leaves and other organic matter from building up.
By practicing these regular fence maintenance tasks, you can keep your fence beautiful and functional for years to come.
Residential Fences from Hercules Fence DC
Hercules Fence DC has been providing property owners 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, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Flickr.
