Weather is nasty curve. You can count them all in the winter – the wind, rain, hail and snow. Time has left scars not only at home and garden, but also on the fence.
Humidity relentless and continuous change in temperature causes many difficulties for the fence. Time outdoors this time we do not expect anyone except for some maintenance work around the order in recent months. The application of a protective fence stain before the cold weather, it is important to the health of your fence. This is the first line of defense against moisture and damage. Checking the fence, especially after winter storms, it is very important. No structural damage must be repaired as measures to prevent the damage from getting worse and the winter lasts.
Fences should be regularly cleaned of leaves and debris so it does not present continuously between tables. Stay away from getting covered by a cement footer leaves, dirt and dust to the possibility of cracking due to moisture trapped foot or due to temperature changes. Joints cracked or broken should be replaced as soon as possible. Remove the mold or mildew build up. You can do this by scrubbing the mold. Look for dry rot and make sure the wall is stable. It’s like looking at the fence to the killer bees, bees and wasps’ nests, as does the winter inspection of the fence. Check out the nails and the door hinge oil in the fence. Make sure the latch works. The application of insecticides to the soil under the fence, as termites can ruin the fence line in a short period of time. Another danger is that termites can invade your house and destroy all the woodwork.
If a new post should be established, it is important that you not put it off. Call a professional if necessary. If you decide to make all repairs on your own fence, make sure that some safety tips. Make sure there is a downed power line – can not be one that has not yet informed the authorities. Use proper equipment such as heavy gloves, shoes and knee pads along with goggles or safety glasses. Never try to remove a large branch or section of the fence – you can be injured in the process.
The maintenance of the fence should be done at any time other than winter. Cut the grass like this makes a weak close. Physically inspect the fence at least twice a year. Every tree that grows to a fence should be cut. We also have to be careful not to plant trees or shrubs too close to the fence. The tree will grow through the fence and this is not good for either a tree or a fence. Pressure washing the fence when you can and keep the paint on the fence once a year so it will not rot.
