Keeping your fence from getting a sunburn | Tips

<p><span class="s2">Everyone knows you need sunscreen to protect your</span> <span class="s2">skin from</span> <span class="s2">the harmful UV rays</span> <span class="s2">of the sun</span><span class="s2">.</span> <span class="s2">The</span> <span class="s2">same principle applies to</span> <span class= "s2">a</span> <span class="s2">wooden fence</span><span class= "s2">;</span> <span class="s2">but instead of burning</span><span class="s2">,</span> <span class="s2">the wood</span> <span class="s2">will turn gray, warp, crack or cup.</span> <span class="s2">The solution begins with a thorough</span> <span class="s2">clean</span><span class= "s2">ing</span><span class="s2">.</span> <span class="s2">Use a</span> <span class="s2">detergent</span> <span class="s2">made especially for fences or decks and a pressure washer</span> <span class="s2">to</span> <span class="s2">remove</span> <span class="s2">the dirt, algae and</span> <span class="s2">mold t</span><span class="s2">hat are causing it to discolor.</span> <span class="s2">It’s important that you don’t allow the cleaner to dry on the wood</span><span class="s2">. R</span><span class= "s2">inse it off within 15 minutes</span> <span class="s2">and be careful not to</span> <span class="s2">use too much water pressure. Wood should be washed with pressure between 500 and 800 PSI to prevent damage. Once the fence is clean, you’ll want to stain or seal the wood to help protect it from the</span> <span class= "s2">sun’s</span> <span class="s2">UV rays</span><span class= "s2">.</span> <span class="s2">An oil stain is the best choice to really penetrate and protect your fence for years to come.</span></p>