Rain, moss, and shade.
What they do to a fence.
A fence here is wet for most of the year. A few small habits keep that from turning into rot, lean, and sagging gates.
Water is the whole
problem.
Almost everything that goes wrong with a fence in this climate starts with moisture that stays put. Wet soil at the posts, wet boards at the grade line, moss holding water against wood.
So maintenance here is mostly about letting things dry. Keep water moving away, keep growth off the boards, and look at the gates once in a while.
What each fence
asks of you.
Cedar
Cedar silvers as it weathers, which plenty of people prefer. If you want to hold the color, a finish helps. Ask us about timing for your specific fence.
Vinyl
Hose it off when it looks dull. That is most of it. Keep string trimmers away from the posts.
Chain link and metal
Very little. Look over hardware and gate hinges, and rinse off anything that sits against the coating.
Small signs, caught
early.
A gate that drags
Gates show trouble first. A gate that starts to drag or miss its latch is worth a call before it gets worse.
Boards wet at the bottom
If the bottom course never dries, something is holding water there. Usually it is soil, mulch, or a sprinkler.
A post that moves
Push on a post after a storm. Movement at the ground line means the footing needs a look.
Maintenance questions
Should I pressure wash my fence?
Be careful with wood. Too much pressure damages the surface of the boards. A gentle rinse and a soft brush are safer.
When should I stain or seal cedar?
New cedar usually needs time to dry before it takes a finish well. We give you a recommendation for the fence we build for you.
Does the workmanship warranty require maintenance?
The warranty covers our installation workmanship for as long as you own the property. It does not cover weather damage, accidents, misuse, or neglect, so basic care matters.
Do you repair fences you did not build?
Yes. We look at it and tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
Thurston, Pierce,
Mason, and Lewis counties.
Based in Tumwater. If you are not sure whether you are in range, call. It is a thirty-second answer.
Three questions. One visit. A written price.
Free and without obligation. We build through winter, so booking the off-season skips the spring waitlist. Our project minimum is $5,000.