When you have a residential wood fence around your Pleasanton yard, you have an area that is more safe and private and that increases the value of your property. It can also be beautiful, even while being functional. However, wood is organic, and it will not last forever, much as we might like it to. Wood fences will eventually rot, warp, or even fall apart. When this begins, repairs should be made, and sometimes this will mean replacing all or part of the fence.
Broken fences are no longer as secure and private, and they do not look good. If you ignore small bits of deterioration in the fence, larger areas can develop until the whole fence may come down. If you have enough time and the right tools and knowledge, you can repair or replace the fence yourself. Even if you have the skills, you may want to hire a professional because it will ensure the job will be done in a way that will last the longest possible. The right fence contractor in Pleasanton can also provide you with instructions on how to care for your wood fence to keep it looking good and maintaining privacy for years to come.
When you examine your residential wood fence for damage, things to look for are splinters, warped areas, and changed colors. If you can catch them at this stage, repair should be relatively simple and involve no more than changing out planks or panels (depending on your fence’s original construction). When the climate where you live is more humid, decay is more likely to occur – and to spread quickly. If you make sure your wood fence is properly sealed, decay will be much slower and repairs and replacements should happen much less often.
You should note that replacement planks or panels will not exactly match the fence once it has been there for some time, as the wood weathers and changes over time. Replacements will stand out, so catching potential damage before it gets bad can allow you to repair without replacing, helping to keep the overall uniformity of your residential wood fence.
If your fence begins to lean, you may need to reseat or replace the supporting posts. This is another area where catching it early is to your advantage. If you catch the fence just as it begins to lean it will allow you to adjust and support the posts when they are just slightly tilted, rather than having to dig up and replace entire supports once they are nearly fallen over. Fallen supports can also cause damage to the fence planks or panels as well, causing warping or breakage.
If you need help with repairing or replacing your residential wood fence in Pleasanton, feel free to call us at 925-743-8583 for an estimate.
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