Your home is a representation of you and your family. Therefore, you want to keep it look great and it is something you can be proud of. When the fence around your home is no longer in top shape you might consider replacing it. But, how do you know it is time to replace it not just repair it here and there.
Broken Boards
One or two broken boards can be okay to repair. However, if you find yourself with several broken boards it may be time to just replace the fence altogether. Broken boards pose a lot of risk factors. Not only do they leave gaps allowing pets and children to escape, they also make your house less secure to intruders as well.
Rotting and Decaying
This is a sign that you need to get your fence replaced as soon as possible. Any type of rotting of decaying can spread rapidly causing more damage to your fence and even posing some health factors due to mold or mildew.
Deterioration
This isn’t really an issue unless you live in a wet area. However, if you find any deterioration such as warping or splintering you will want to get your fence replaced before it causes gaps within your fence. Deteriorating board can really put a damper on your home’s outward appearance. To avoid any deterioration due from the weather, make sure you keep your fence sealed with a waterproof sealant.
Your fence is one of the first things people notice when they visit your home. Therefore, you want to keep it in top condition. If you decide to just repair instead of replacing, you will want to stain the boards so that it all matches the best it can. Contact Sunrise Fence today for all your fencing needs.
FAQs
What can go wrong with a wood fence?
Possible repairs on a wood fence can be needed due to broken boards, rotting and decaying or general deterioration over the years. Mold, warping or web boards can also ask for repairs which should be done as soon as possible, because of fast spreading possibility.
If fence important for the property of my value or my image among friends?
Yes. 🙂 Your fence is one of the first things people notice when they visit your home. Therefore, you want to keep it in top condition. If you decide to just repair instead of replacing, you will want to stain the boards so that it all matches the best it can.