According to House Digest, the relationship between property value and a fencing installation may vary based on many different factors. However, there’s little question that a fence that looks good and serves its intended purpose is an asset to current homeowners as well as potential buyers. Keep reading to learn more about fence restoration or contact Orange Fence today for a free estimate on a fence improvement project!
What is Fence Restoration?
Fence restoration is an umbrella term for the variety of fencing services, which are intended to improve the functionality and lifespan of a fence, as well as its appearance. The complexity of a fence restoration project may depend on the fencing material, fence style, and completion of routine maintenance and seasonal fence care. For example, restoring a rusty metal fence may be more intensive than cleaning a vinyl fence to remove spring pollen. Here are some common tasks involved in a fence restoration:
- Cleaning: This process may be different for each type of fence as well as what needs to be cleaned from it. For example, if you just want to remove a little dust or dirt from your fence, you may be able to use your garden hose. Other fences are better cleaned by hand with a brush or sponge, as well as specific solutions. Power washers are another option, but you may want to proceed with caution, as discussed in these fence cleaning tips.
- Applying or reapplying paint, sealant or another protective coating: An essential part of wood fence maintenance is the use or reapplication of a protective sealant, stain or paint. The paint or sealant helps protect fencing against moisture and insects and simply, makes it look nice. However, to achieve both purposes, these coatings need to be refreshed and reapplied regularly.
- Repair work: From hammering a nail back in to replacing a broken picket as needed, doing small fence repairs now as part of this season’s fencing restoration work are essential for the longevity of your fence. They also reduce the potential for more extensive fence damage over time. For hardware in particular, ensuring that components like gate latches are working also contributes to the safety and security for which the gate and fence were intended.
5 Signs that It’s Time for a Fence Restoration
Conducting routine inspections around your home is a thoughtful way to monitor its needs. If checking on your fence isn’t already part of this process, then it’s time to add that task to the regular inspection checklist. In doing so, you’ll support the appearance and functionality of your fence, as well as its lifespan. The following signs indicate that it may be time to schedule an appointment with an experienced fencing company near you or plan some time for DIY fence restoration:
- Rust spots are both unsightly and dangerous to the structural integrity of your fence. Address rust by removing it and using a protective coating to help prevent it.
- Like rust on a metal fence, peeling paint and faded stain expose wood fences or other materials to the elements. Without fence restoration, including sanding or cleaning surfaces and then reapplying paint or other coatings, a fence may experience additional corrosion or deterioration from wood rot.
- Discolored or spongy patches on the fence or cracks and warping often mean that fences have been impacted by environmental conditions like sun or water damage, mold or mildew, or age. In addition to any necessary cleaning, repair or reapplication of sealant, helping restore a fence by fixing a sagging board helps reduce strain on other parts of the fence
- As with warped or sagging boards, broken or leaning fences can distract from the beauty of your property and interfere with its purpose, such as privacy and security. If you replace the individual boards, panels or posts and the issues don’t resolve, then it may be time to contact a local fencing company, such as Orange Fence, and consider a fence replacement.
- Damaged gate hardware can compromise the intended purposes of both gates and fences on residential properties, as well as at commercial locations. Fence restoration work, such as minor repairs, helps ensure that a fence effectively serves its desired functions, such as providing security, privacy and safety.
With over 90 years of experience in the fencing industry, Orange Fence is here to help if and when fence restoration is needed. Whether you are looking for fencing repair and other maintenance or are thinking about a new installation, Orange Fence offers a wide range of professional fencing services, as well as DIY supplies. Call or contact us with any questions or to schedule a free service estimate!
