Fences are a great way to add some extra beauty to your yard. Like many parts of your outdoor landscape, fences are prone to changes in color as time goes on. One area that can experience color change is the fence posts, but why is this the case? Today, we’ll be explaining why your fence posts might experience changes in color.
Sun Exposure
The UV rays of the sun can be very powerful, and they also play a role in the discoloration of your fence posts. As your fence continues to receive sun exposure, the sun’s UV rays can effectively bleach out any color your posts may have. This can result in the color of your fence posts fading away. After your fence has been exposed to enough sunlight, it’s possible that you’ll need to repaint your fence in order to give it some color again.
Dirt
Today, we’ll be explaining why your fence posts might experience changes in color.
It’s also possible for your fence posts to be exposed to dirt. Dirt can get on your posts for various reasons, such as rain falling on them, or if windy weather blows dirt onto them. Generally, dirt is easier to notice when you have a light fence color, so the visual appeal won’t be as affected if you have a fence with a darker color. If you want to get the dirt off of your fence, all you need to do is wash it off with a little bit of soapy water. After that, just rinse your fence off, and allow it to dry.
Weathered Wood
If you have a wooden fence, it will change color as the wood ages. Instead of the traditional brown appearance of a wood fence, the wood will start to become more grey. Between exposure to water, sunlight, and dirt, wooden posts can easily lose color with time.
You can restore your fence’s color with a little bit of staining every few years. Not only does this make your fence posts look better, but it can also help your fence posts last longer overall.
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