A Yard with Distinction

Vinyl fencing offers many clear benefits for homeowners, including affordability, durability, and a wide variety of colors and styles to complement any home. In fact, vinyl fencing can even mimic the appearance of more expensive options such as wood or even stone fencing. In addition to these benefits, vinyl fencing is also pretty easy to care for. By simply following the tips below, you can keep your vinyl fencing looking new for a very long time to come:

Rinse with Soap and Water

One of the best things about a vinyl fence is that if it gets dirty due to exposure to the elements, you can clean it very easily using just water, or soap and water when necessary. On occasion, especially after a storm, feel free to rinse the entire fence with a light blast from your garden hose.

Once a year or so, you can add a few drops of dish soap to a bucket of cold, clean water, and then use a soft scrub brush to wash the fence. If you find that your fence needs a deeper clean, check to see if your manufacturer offers any specialty cleaning products for your type of vinyl fence.

Avoid Common Sources of Damage

While vinyl fencing is quite durable, it can still be susceptible to damage, especially from fast-moving objects. Be sure to avoid bringing the lawn mower or weedeater too close to the fence, as contact between these items and your fence can cause damage. Keep any trees in your yard trimmed and healthy to help prevent dead branches from flying toward your fence on a windy day. If your kids play near the fence, ask them not to kick or throw soccer balls and the like into the fence.

Don't Neglect the Gate

If your vinyl fence includes a gate, be sure to maintain this regularly as well. Often, all this requires is using a little lubricant on the hinges once a year or so to keep your gate opening and closing as smoothly as possible. You can also prevent damage to your gate as well as your fence by keeping it closed most of the time since an open gate is more likely to crash into the fence on a windy day.

As you can see, caring for your new vinyl fence is simple and straightforward. By taking these maintenance steps, you will be able to preserve the appearance and functionality of your fence for many years.