Staining Your Fence - Fence Staining Near Me In Prosper
Fence staining will make your fence look amazing, as well as adding protection for your fence helping to preserve the longevity of your investment. In the crazy Texas weather, your wood fence really takes a beating by the damaging sun rays, rot-inducing moisture, and other destructive elements. When you do regular maintenance of applying a wood stain to your new or older fence, it helps create a protective barrier which will help in keeping your fence looking beautiful for many years to come. Keep in mind that staining your fence on a regular maintenance schedule also will add value to your home.
Mold buildup can really ruin your fence, so fence staining helps shield the wood from harmful UV rays which can shorten the life of the fence. Fence stains can be classified into three different categories, so depending on your style, you may choose one of the following types of stain:
The level of pigment in the solution, is what determines the specific classification of the stain. No matter the type of stain you choose for your fence, using the right application method is very important so that the stain and your fence will last as long as possible. |
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Staining Your New Fence In Prosper
One of the most common questions we are asked is how long you should wait to stain your new fence? The answer is not so straight forward because every fence is different, so an exact timetable can't be given and one of the main determining factors is dependent on the current weather conditions. I know it is not a very helpful answer, but rest assured our professionals will know exactly how to handle your specific situation.
The best guideline to follow is to make sure that the wood is dry and able to absorb the stain. There are many factors that will determine the amount of time it will take for a new fresh wood fence to dry out. These factors include:
Here is a great suggestion on how to know if it is a good time to stain your new fence. Put a small amount of water on your new wood fence, if it beads up it is not ready, but if the wood absorbs the water it is ready for stain.
If your fence has been installed in typically dry seasons of the year then most likely after 60 days it will be safe to stain your fence, but then again there are multiple factors that can change this number.
We will be glad to come out and evaluate the fence and let you know when it is best to stain the fence, and we can give you a great estimate for getting this work completed properly and professionally.
The best guideline to follow is to make sure that the wood is dry and able to absorb the stain. There are many factors that will determine the amount of time it will take for a new fresh wood fence to dry out. These factors include:
- How much sun does the wood fence receive daily?
- How much shade is on the fence per day?
- What is the weather like at this specific time of year?
- How much has it rained since your fence has been installed, etc?
Here is a great suggestion on how to know if it is a good time to stain your new fence. Put a small amount of water on your new wood fence, if it beads up it is not ready, but if the wood absorbs the water it is ready for stain.
If your fence has been installed in typically dry seasons of the year then most likely after 60 days it will be safe to stain your fence, but then again there are multiple factors that can change this number.
We will be glad to come out and evaluate the fence and let you know when it is best to stain the fence, and we can give you a great estimate for getting this work completed properly and professionally.