How To Protect Your Wooden Fence From Rain And Sun

Wooden fences are a great way to improve the privacy and security of your home

, but they do require a small amount of maintenance in order to resist the effects of weathering. If not properly cared for, a wooden fence can bend and warp over time, losing its shape and becoming ugly and weak.

A good coat of paint or varnish is a great way to protect your fence from rain and sun, and doing a good job will help it last longer. Here, we'll take a quick look at an easy process for painting a wooden fence, as well as a few tips to help the paint job go on nicely and last longer.

The first step to painting a fence is to purchase the materials. Make sure you use paints intended for outdoor use, as these are the most effective at blocking the effects of sun and rain. The best paints are those that are intended for exterior woodwork, or varnish with anti-weathering agents if you don't want to do color.

After you've got your materials, you'll want to prepare your fence by cleaning it. This is best done with a pressure washer, which will clear away bits of dirt and paint that may be stuck in the grain. After your fence is cleaned and thoroughly dried, you can start painting.

It's tempting to apply a lot of paint at once, but this can cause the paint to form runny streaks or bubbles, which will not only look ugly but can hurt the integrity of the paint job. The best way to paint a fence is to do a quick undercoat that will help the primary coat of paint stick to the fence better. Don't worry if the color of the fence shows through your first coat of paint, as the second coat will cover it up.

Apply the paint with long strokes, making sure that the paint is distributed evenly across the surface. Work quickly for the first coat, as you just want to make sure there is a thin layer of paint across most of the surface. The best time to do this is before noon, so that you can allow the finished paint job to dry in the sun. Once the first coat is completely dry, do a slower, more thorough coating. Once this second coat is dry you can touch up spots you missed, and should have a nice looking finished fence.

by: Jon Smith

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