As the chill melts away and the Tennessee weather warms up, you and your family are likely ready to get back outdoors and there’s no better way to prepare your yard for summer festivities than refreshing your wood fence. Wood fences can take a beating throughout the winter, but the team at Stain and Seal Experts has compiled our best tips, tricks, and practices for breathing new life into your fence. Keep reading to learn more of these tips from the experts at our Tennessee fence staining company.
Preparing Your Wood Fence for Cleaning
When starting to refresh your wood fence for summer, the first step should always be cleaning it! Cleaning is a key step for preparing your fence for maintenance.
Some foliage may have survived the winter, especially around the base of your fence. Hardy plants and shrubs should be cut back from the fence line or removed from the fence if they have grown up the fence’s surface. Plants and piles of leaves placed too close to the fence can create shaded, moist areas prone to mold and mildew growth.
Any outdoor furniture or other debris should be removed from the fence line. This includes lawn furniture, trash cans, or lawn equipment. If you have a patio near your fence line, you may also need to move any potted plants, patio furniture, or movable planters. This is also a great time to identify any areas where you want to add lawn decorations for summer, including solar lights, pinwheels, or garden decorations.
Cleaning Your Wood Fence
Wood fence cleaning could be a whole blog on its own (in fact, we have a page dedicated to our wood fence cleaning services for more information), but we can summarize the key details. If you are looking for a professional Tennessee fence cleaning company, our team of expert wood fence cleaners would love to help restore your fence.
We recommend cleaning off any large patches of dirt with a gentle brush before getting your fence wet and applying an eco-friendly cleaner. After the cleaner has had a chance to work, thoroughly rinse the fence with water and then apply a brightener. The brightener will bring the fence back to its natural color and prepare your fence for the next step: staining!
There is no better product to clean your fence than a professional-grade cleaning from our Tennessee fence staining company – Stain and Seal Experts. We offer a line of eco-friendly cleaners and stains called Clean and Bright products, which are designed to keep your fence looking beautiful for as long as possible. If you choose to go the DIY route, be sure to follow the instructions written on the cleanser’s packaging.
Staining Your Wood Fence
Stained fences are stronger, less likely to warp and twist, and last much longer than unstained wood fences, especially in the summer! We offer professional wood fence staining services using professional-grade products applied by our staining professionals.
We know some homeowners might want to stain their fence as a new DIY project, so here are some of our best tips and tricks! Always stain your fence on a day when it isn’t forecasted to rain. Ideally, you should stain your fence on a dry day after it hasn’t rained for several days.
To apply the stain, you can use a variety of application techniques including a brush, roller, or pump-up sprayer. Make sure to apply an even coat of stain across the fence, and consider taking extra care to stain hard-to-reach areas, like the cut ends of boards or under the rails, depending on the design of your wood fence.
Beautifying Your Space
The best part about a well-maintained wood fence is that it blends into the natural landscape and beautifies your whole yard. Once your fence has been cleaned and stained, it’s time to make your backyard beautiful for summertime!
If you have a deck, summertime is the perfect time to clean and revamp your deck as well! Wood decks can be cleaned, brightened, and stained, just like our wood fences. Consider replacing or cleaning any furniture that may be on your deck, adding some potted plants, or adding a rug to elevate your deck.
If you are looking to enhance the area around your fence, consider adding new mulch or plants around the perimeter of your property, leaving space between the plants and the fence line.
Outdoor wood structures are also a fantastic addition to your property to create a welcoming environment for the summer. Our team offers professional restoration services for all of your outdoor structures, like arbors and pergolas.
Our Team of Professionals Can Get Your Fence in Shape for Summer!
Preparing your fence for summer can be a DIY project by following these tips and utilizing our resources and tools, however, it can be a demanding and lengthy process. This is why the team at Stain & Seal Experts is here to take it out of your hands! Get a quote today for your fence cleaning, restoration, or staining process, and let the knowledgeable team take it from here!
Connect with the Leading Tennessee Fence Staining Company Today!
The team at Stain and Seal Experts is here to help make your backyard the space to be this summer. Call us at (615) 785-1861 or email us today for more information. We are eager to be your go-to Tennessee fence cleaning company.
