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Summertime can take a toll on your fence with humidity, heat, and rust, depending on its material. Whether you have a wooden, chain link, or iron fence, summer is the best time for proactive care. Proper maintenance boosts curb appeal and helps avoid costly repairs down the road. Austin Fence Pros can guide you on how to best care for your fence this summer and share insights into the best fence materials to withstand summer’s challenges.
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Painting and Staining
Your fences add a style statement to your home, but all wooden fences need maintenance. A primer or paint coat protects them from the harsh sunlight. Summer is the ideal time to fix peeling paint, which can give access to moisture in the wood and cause rotting. This way, you can get the most value from your fence investment.
Check For Loose Parts And Breakage
Weakness in the fence can make your perimeters unstable. A fence can become loose because the soil around it is eroding, which is true for any material you have opted for. A great way to test is to check individual posts and ensure they are firmly placed in the ground and won’t be dislodged by a powerful wind.
Small dents and breaks can not only make the fence unappealing but also compromise its integrity. If your fence experiences rough days, show care during the summer and keep your home protected.
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Inspect Hinges
Chain link fences have hinges that maintain the fence’s strength, but this is also the most vulnerable part of the fence. They are the first to rust, and you should consult an expert to help remove the damage at the earliest before it can spread to surrounding areas, resulting in the repair or replacement of a part of the fence.
Weed Maintenance
Although this sounds more like a landscaping territory, vegetation removal is integral to ensuring your fence stays in perfect condition. Climbers and vines might increase curb appeal, but they also exploit any minor damage in the fence, which could cause more issues. They also are home to insects and rodents and invite additional threats.
Our experts not only remove the weeds, vegetation, and climbers but also eliminate these threats from the roots so this does not become a recurring problem in the near future.
Check Tree Roots
Trees can beautify your property, but they can also do untold damage near the fence line. A lot of it happens underground, and you might be unaware of the extent of the problem. This is why it’s crucial to cut off any tree branches hanging over the tree, especially if they are encroaching on your neighbor’s property. Failure to do so could make you legally liable in case of damages.
Protect your fence over the summer and increase its longevity. Avoid costly repairs, protect your family, and keep your home looking gorgeous. If you are unsure and need help installing and maintaining a fence in Austin, contact us today!
