Investing in a fence for your home or business involves more than selecting the spot, having the fence put up and enjoying it. There are many maintenance tasks to be seen to – and, if you neglect a few, your fence can really suffer in the long-term. Wood fencing is especially vulnerable to temperature changes and other pressing environmental hazards.
To protect your wooden fence from the elements, you’ll want to stain the wood. The process can help protect your fence from all sorts of dangers, including the following.
Weather
As mentioned above, staining a wooden fence is your best bet to keeping weather damage at a minimum. Basically, the process of staining will introduce a thin coat of water repellent to your fence that will help to keep it dry during rainstorms.
A dry wooden fence is a happy fence. Moist fencing is more prone to twisting and warping, or worse – your fence could develop rot. By spending a little extra to stain it now, you’ll be saving money on repair costs down the road.
Splinters
Staining a wooden surface is also effective in cutting down on splinters or other rough cracks in the frame. A stain will ensure that any loose particles are properly sealed and won’t injure anyone.
A well thought out staining precaution will also pull any existing cracks together towards the fence’s frame – preventing any accidental splinter injuries just from touching or leaning on your fence.
Durability
By staining your fence, you’re investing in a more durable version of a standard painted fence. For gates, for example, that get touched by lots of hands and feet, it’s best to stain the wood so that it stands up to all of that heavy traffic.
We think staining your fence is a great way to keep it looking its best and performing just as it should. If you’re wondering why a wood fence might be best for your home, check out our complete wood fence buying guide below.
