Today, we’ll be going over fencing maintenance tips that will get you ready for fall.
While the fall season hasn’t arrived yet, it is fast approaching. For homeowners who have fences around your yards, you’ll want to get your fencing ready for when the fall season starts. Today, we’ll be going over fencing maintenance tips that will get you ready for fall.
Wash Your Fence
Over the course of the summer season, your fence is likely to accumulate dirt, dust, and other forms of debris. These can serve as breeding grounds for mold and mildew. To avoid this problem from occurring, it’s best to wash your fencing while you have the chance. This way, mold and mildew problems never have the chance to get out of hand.
Inspect Your Fence
Damage to your yard’s fencing only stands to get worse over time. That’s why regular inspections of your fence are so important. This way, you can identify problems with your fencing while they’re still small. This gives you the chance to correct those problems before they get out of hand.
Trim Back Vegetation Around Your Fencing
Whenever vegetation surrounds your fencing, you give pests a place where they can find shelter. On top of that, vegetation can also accelerate the rate at which your fencing deteriorates. That’s why it’s good to trim back foliage that’s around your fence. While this foliage can sometimes contribute to the curb appeal and privacy that your fence offers, it can also contribute to structural damage such as rotting since foliage preserves moisture that can harm your fence. It’s better to trim back this foliage to avoid this structural damage.
Check on Fence Gates and Locks
For those who have fence gates, it’s good to test the gates and locks in order to keep your fencing safe and secure. Whenever the gate doesn’t close as it should, it could mean that you have other problems to worry about, like sagging fence posts or a shifting foundation.
When testing your fence gate, give the gate a full swing cycle, and listen for problems like scraping or binding. You should also make sure that the hinges are aligned properly and that the lock mechanisms function as they should.
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