Why Now? Sunlight degrades the lignin that bonds wood fibers, allowing water to penetrate and causing the surface to gray. A semitransparent stain fortified with UV blockers can halt damage while giving pressure-treated pine a warm tone that mimics pricey hardwood.
How to Do It: Knock debris and flakes off the wood with a broom. Brush on a nontoxic deck cleaner, then rinse and let it dry. Use a landscape pump sprayer to evenly apply a penetrating stain. You need a stain that offers UV protection, and has zero VOCs, so it's safe for you and the environment. Better yet, call Franklin Fence and Deck. We have all of the materials to make your fence look new AND protect it from the suns harmful rays.
This means checking your fence boards for any leaning, warping or rotting, and making sure your posts are structurally sound. Be sure to check the base of your posts to see if there’s any major deterioration as the last thing you need is a visit from some strong spring winds that can cause your fence to blow over.
Spring is also a good time to pressure wash your wood fence (and your deck too!). If you use a pressure washer, make sure to keep it on the light setting—at about 500 to 800 psi so as to not damage the wood. Never use hot water to pressure wash your fence as it could damage the wood—especially if you have never sealed it in the past.
Franklin Fence and Deck can do all of this for you and more! We are a fencing and deck contractor, locally owned and operated in beautiful Franklin, TN. Additionally, we serve all of Williamson County and beyond. In fact, our humble company is the oldest fencing and decking contractor in the county. Having started the business back in 1984, over the years, we have turned our business into the predominant provider of fencing and deck installation in the area.
Give us a call today at 615-790-8428! Be sure to visit us HERE to sign up for special offers and discounts!
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