Wood Fence Maintenance in Prescott - Decktek Coating
A wood fence in Prescott adds beauty, value and privacy to a home. It safely keeps children in the yard and stray animals out. When a new fence is built with newly constructed homes, they are made of cedar or redwood. They are more resistant to rot and decay than other species. They're not structurally as strong as Douglas fir, which is used in framing a house, but for anything that is exposed to outdoor weather, cedar and redwood are the two species of wood used. Decktek Coating offers exterior wood care services in Prescott for those times when the fence has been neglected. There are a few things you can do yourself to protect a wooden fence. When buying wood for fences, look for pressure-treated wood for posts. Posts should be pressure-treated because they go into the ground, where they are susceptible to insects and moisture. They are chemically treated to resist bugs and water damage. Pickets don’t need to be pressure treated, but within the first year, the wood may wa...