Your Fence Deserves the Protection of Stain

It can be easy to overlook care for the wood fence surrounding your yard. Some homeowners enjoy the weathered, graying look of wood that has aged. However, staining your fence is an important part of maintenance for the fence. After making financial and physical sacrifices to put the fence up, it just makes sense that you’d want it to last as long as possible. The changes in temperature and exposure to the elements affect more than just the color of the wood. Proper fence staining in Roswell is a good way to protect the wood and your fence.

Shield From UV Rays

During all of the seasons, your fence is exposed to direct sunlight. The UV rays of the sun will eventually strip away the natural colors of the wood, leaving it looking (and eventually being) old and worn. Protect the natural colors of the wood and its inherent beauty by staining the fence as soon as it goes up and then regularly stain it for years of reliable fencing.

Seal Out Water

The sun isn’t the only natural enemy of fencing. The experts at Casey’s Painting have seen the damage that rain and snow can cause. When water gets into the wood, it causes the wood to swell and soften. Eventually, this can lead to splintering or can expose the wood to rot. Any weakened areas may seem an invitation to insects that are another threat to the stability of the wood. During the winter, water gets into the fence and then freezes, causing splits and further deteriorating the integrity of the wood.

Protection Against Mold, Mildew and Fungus

The water repellent benefit of good quality fence staining in Roswell goes even further. In many areas, the growth of mold, mildew or fungus is a constant source of concern. From one end of the country to the other, fences are often in direct contact with lawns, gardens or shrubs. Depending on the particular climate of the area, out of the way corners may be constantly moist. This is the perfect situation for molds or fungi to grow. If this situation sounds familiar, you may want to take extra steps to protect your fencing. A solid coat of stain and regular touch-ups could be considered your first defense.

Renew Fading Beauty

In some cases, staining your fence could rejuvenate aging wood. If your fence has weathered to an unattractive gray color, you may want to consider adding stain to bring back the natural beauty of the wood. Many fences are made of cedar and a coat of stain will easily return warmth to the appearance of the wood. The professionals at Casey’s Painting can help you decide on the best match for your fence.

An Investment to Consider

Ultimately, you’ll have to decide if an investment in stain is right for your fence. However, many homeowners have found that fence staining in Roswell is a small investment in the lifespan of their fence, providing protection from the sun and other elements, against insects, mold and mildew, and a good way to improve the beauty of the wood. Could your fence use a new coat of stain?