Fence Maintenance Tips
| Water daily around the post to prevent cracks on the ground next to the post. Extreme heat will cause the ground to dry and crack creating space between the ground and the cement around the post. This space allows the post to lean due to the gravitational pull and wind forces. |
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Water daily around the post to prevent cracks on the ground next to the post. Extreme heat will cause the ground to dry and crack creating space between the ground and the cement around the post. This space allows the post to lean due to the gravitational pull and wind forces. |
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Set your sprinkler system so that water does not reach your fence. Continuous water drops on your wood fence will produce water stains. Water stains act like a scar on the wood and is close to impossible to remove them |
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Check your fence at the end of winter for any knotholes. Wood knots have the potential to contract in warmer weather and fall out. Use a wood filler to fill up any knotholes as soon as possible to prevent insects, birds, or even termites from moving in. |
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Consider using a stain that's specially formulated for North Texas fencing materials. If you notice the color of your wood fence is beginning to fade, it's time to apply a new coat of stain. Otherwise, plan to restain your fence every two to three years. |
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Check your wood fence after any significant storms or weather events to make sure it's stable and level. An easy way to do this is to run a piece of string along the tops of the fence posts. If the string appears level, your posts are secure. If you begin to notice any dips or rises along the string, check the posts for damage and make necessary repairs before the problem worsens. |
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By carefully monitoring your fence's condition, you can prevent the weather from doing its worst, avoiding costly repairs in the future. |
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