A Yard with Distinction

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A Yard with Distinction

In the past, I’ve often neglected the outside of my home. Most of my time and energy was spent decorating the inside of my abode and keeping it clean. However, the outside of a home is the first thing that visitors and passersby notice. After realizing this important reality, I’ve decided to give my yard distinguishing features. For instance, I’m planning to install a couple of water features, buy some hanging flower baskets for my front porch, and plant some flowers in my front yard. A black wrought iron fence is another item that would give character to my outdoor space. You might be surprised how a decorative fence can transform a plain outdoor space. On this blog, you will learn how to give your yard distinction with a decorative fence.

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3 Finish Options For Your Cedar Fence

24 February 2015
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There are many different options that you can choose from in order to make sure that your cedar fence is able to withstand inclement weather and look as good as possible. Read more about these three options in order to figure out which one is best for you.

1. Stains

Stains are available for cedar wood fencing in clear and opaque varieties. Both of these stains will be able to seal the wood and make sure that moisture does not get in and cause it to rot. A clear stain is essentially a coat of clear liquid that, when it dries, will essentially make the wood underneath it look the same, only perhaps slightly shinier. An opaque coating will totally cover the wood and stain it a different color. This might be the best option if you have a cedar fence near your home, because you can make sure that the fence perfectly matches the outside of your house. Some opaque stains even come with UV protection, which allows the stained fence to retain its color and not be damaged by the sun. Both types of stains will need to be replaced every one to two years.

2. Paint

Paint is one of the cheaper methods of finishing your cedar fence. It can be just as effective for sealing out the water as any other finishing methods, but will tend to make it difficult for the natural beauty of the wood to come through. As a result, paint is a great way to finish cedar fences if the quality of the cedar is low. It is also an excellent way to make sure that the color of the fence is exactly the one you want. Because cedar absorbs paint so well, it is possible to buy almost any type of paint and have it work.

3. Oils

Using oil to finish your fence is best if the fence is smaller and only for decorative purposes. This is because oils tend to need to be applied more often than any of the other finishing methods, up to three times a year. An oil finish is best to showcase the cedar wood itself because it does not cover it up. Instead, it gives it an earthy glow. 

For more information about the types of material and finishes that are available for cedar wood fences, contact a fencing contractor like City Wide Fence Co today.