Fence in need of remodeling

Many wood fences and wooden gates will have warping or wear and tear problems over time.  The first handyman tip is to do annual maintenance or remodeling to try to prevent or postpone problems.  make sur that the wood, even cedar and redwood, is sealed at least annually.  Before the wettest season, inspect the wood’s condition and seal it again if necessary.  Remodelingn and handyman experts suggest using a power washer or deck wash product before applyingn a new coat of sealant.  There are clear sealants available or you can choose one with various levels of pigmentation.

A wood fence generally has the boards or slats fastened to the framing with nails, staples, or screws.  After a few years, the fasteners can work their way loose.  Another handyman tip and good remodeling idea is to periodically check for loose boards and tighten things up where needed.

Posts can also work loose if they were not originally set in concrete, as recommended by a good handyman.  Wood posts, whether they are set in concrete or not, can rot and become weak.  If your remodeling plans don’t call for replacing the post, which is really the proper way to fix this, you could temporarily support the wooden post with a steel one.

This handyman tip is to drive a steel post deep enough for it to be stable in the soil.  use wire to tie the wood post to teh steel one for support.  This will hold your fence firm until a more ascetically pleasing and permanent solution fits in your remodeling plans.

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