Wood Fence Walnut Creek – Let All American Fence Corp Help You Choose a Wood Fence Stain

Installing a wood fence at your Walnut Creek home is a sizable job. You may have spent a good amount of money to have the fence installed. You understand that the color on the fence will fade, so you’ll want to know what the best stain is to use when it is time to re-stain. Let All American Fence Corp help you decide which wood stain is best for your Walnut Creek wood fence.

Some homeowners decide they don’t like the color of their wood fence, and will choose to stain it before it is needed. Others will simply want to reapply a stain to help spruce the color up. However, the best reason to stain a wood fence is for protection from the elements. Sunlight and moisture can make the color fade and eventually damage the wood. Use these suggestions to choose the stain for the wood fence around your property.

• Consider your house and landscape. Most likely you will want a stain that closely matches the other colors. You don’t want your fence to clash with your home or surroundings; you want others to notice its beauty.
• Pay attention to how your property looks at various times of the day. Taking pictures will help you notice how the colors appear around your home – the exterior paint, shutters, doors, bricked areas – look throughout the day. All American Fence Corp can help you choose the stain that is best for your wood fence on your Walnut Creek property.
• Woods stain differently, so when you get samples of the stains you like, ask the paint company or home improvement store to supply samples painted on the wood for your fence type. Bring the samples home with you and compare the samples with the other colors on your property.
• Use stains that will protect the wood. You’ll want to choose a waterproof stain to help avoid water damage to your wooden fence. This type of stain will also have an ultraviolet protection which will stop the color from fading. You may want to use a darker stain since it will protect against ultraviolet better than lighter stains. Choose a stain that is also mildew-resistant.
• Semi-transparent stains or solid color stains are available. Semi-transparent stains allow the wood grain to be visible and can be striking. Solid stains, on the other hand, will mask or cover the wood grain so it is not visible.
• Oil-based exterior are made with linseed oil, alkyd resins, or Tung oil. They also contain pigments and stabilizers. Water-based stains are made from acrylic resin or latex. They also contain stabilizers and pigments. Generally, a water-based stain will last longer than any oil-based stain you might choose.

You want to use the best stain when resurfacing the wood fence around your Walnut Creek home. All American Fence Corp, whether or not they installed the fence, will have suggestions for the best type of stain to use. With over 20 year’s experience, they not design and install fences; they understand wood fences and how to stain them. Call them at 925-743-8583 to learn about what stain is best for your wood fence in Walnut Creek.

Keep Dogs from Digging under Your Chain Link Fence in San Ramon

Many homeowners have dogs digging under chain link fences at San Ramon properties. It is easy to understand that they would be frustrated. They want to keep their dogs inside their yard and other animals out. We offer several suggestions on ways to keep your pet from digging under your San Ramon chain link fence.

Dogs dig instinctively for a number of reasons:

• They want to hide something from other animals
• They want to find something that has been hidden underground
• They want to find someplace cool or to create a den
• They are tired of being where there isn’t activity
• They want to chase another animal or to be with dogs that are running free

When you see your dog dig, their purpose isn’t to make owners angry at them, they are simply doing an activity that is natural and inbred.

Veterinarians suggest using Dig Defence which is welded wire that can be hammered into the ground around the area where dogs dig. You may need this product in one precise location or hammered into the ground for the entire fence. It is suggested that you do homework to decide if this option is right for your property and your budget. You can also use tent stakes hammered through the lowest chain link fence links.

You might also want to buy chicken wire to place where your dog digs. Choose 24 inch high chicken wire and dig into the ground where your pooch is trying to escape. The goal is to bury about 12 inches of wire into the ground. Attach the wire above ground to the fence by using zip ties or coated wire. When the dog tries to dig in their favorite spot, it will not feel good and they will stop. You may need to repeat this in new spots they may decide to dig.

If you know your dog is going to dig, why not give them someplace that they CAN dig? Choose an area several feet wide, deep and long. Dig the area up and fill it with a combination of dirt and sand. This will be easier for your furry friend to dig into. You can bury snacks or one or two of their toys to encourage them to dig in only that location. Obviously, this may not be an option that is feasible for every family, but it might work for some.

Make sure your dog has shelter within your fenced yard. If there is inclement weather, or it is unbearably hot, the shelter will get them out of the heat and rain. You will also want to have toys your dog can play with while they are alone in your yard. It is also recommended that you play with your dog while it’s in the yard and that it is taken for a walk occasionally. If your dog understands that you will pay attention to it daily, they may have fewer reasons to dig around the fence.

These are only a few of many options you may find about keeping your dog from digging under your chain link fence in San Ramon. You may be able to find other options, but these are at least a few to consider if your dog has been digging around your fence.