It’s all very well getting that garden fencing up, but what happens once it’s in place? You need to keep it maintained or otherwise it won’t last, especially with autumn upon us and winter only a few months away. In our post this week we’re going to be talking about how to maintain your garden fencing, and hopefully you’ll be able to use them on your own fencing and keep it in excellent condition.
What is your garden fencing made of?
Wood will need a lot of maintenance because it’s susceptible to rot and permanent damage therefore it’s best to seal and stain your wooden fencing. If you’re fencing is made from vinyl it may not need as much work to maintain it, but it may not look quite as authentic as wooden garden fencing. You’ll need to learn how to take care of your wooden fencing if it’s wood and learn how to protect it from pests and weather damage. That way your wooden fencing will last a long time.
Keeping your wooden garden fencing stained and sealed
Staining and sealing deserves another mention here due to its importance in the upkeep of wooden garden fencing. You may decide not to paint your fences and leave them natural, if you do make sure you seal them so they have some protection against the elements. If you stain them too you’ll given them some colour, but a more natural wooden feel. If you live in an area where the weather is particularly bad in winter it’s probably a good idea to seal and stain your wooden fencing a little more often. You’ll know when it looks like it needs another coating by how easily water soaks into it.
Equipment
It’s a good idea and will make things much easier in the long run if you make sure you have all the things you need to maintain your garden fencing. You’ll need a hose or a power washer to clean your fencing, and for staining and sealing, protective sheets, wood stain and some brushes, and of course your stain and seal.
Try treating termite infestation with natural insecticide
We mentioned pests earlier on, what we meant was termites and these can be very destructive. Softwoods are particular susceptible and unfortunately it is softwoods which are used for most garden fencing. You can use a professional service to rid your fences of it if you prefer, but you can treat the fencing yourself. Try using borax, this is a natural insecticide and much safer to use than other chemical treatments. You should keep it away from children and pets just to be on the safe side, however, borax is probably a safer than anything else under your kitchen sink.
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