Today, we will talk about potential reasons that your fence posts could see a change in color.
Practically any feature you install outside can possibly have its color altered as time passes, and your fence posts are no exception to this rule. While there are some fencing materials that are more resistant to color change than others, it’s still something you always have to keep in the back of your mind. When fading in your fence posts does happen, it can sometimes be subtle and difficult to detect. Today, we will talk about potential reasons that your fence posts could see a change in color and ways for you to help minimize how much color change happens.
Color Change From Sun Fading
UV rays are a prime reason for fence posts changing color. It only makes sense, given that your fence is exposed to the sun all of the time. Since the sun is always going to be shining on your landscape, preventative measures are likely your best option to keep color fading in check. Speak with a fencing company about what materials are most resistant to fading from sunlight.
Generally, fences with lighter colors will be better suited to combat this issue because fading won’t be as easy to detect if it happens.
Weathered Wood
After a couple of years, wood starts to transform into a sort of grey color. The exact color will depend on the kind of wood you have and the way in which the wood has been treated. Weathering can be brought about by all kinds of variables, like dirt, sunlight, and precipitation.
For those who have wooden fence posts, doing staining once every couple of years does wonders to bring color back to your fence. It’s also a fairly easy maintenance task to carry out as it doesn’t take too much work.
Dirt
Even though your fence posts might be vertical, that doesn’t guarantee that they will avoid being impacted by dirt. Sometimes, rain falls on your posts. In other instances, wind can blow dirt onto your fence posts. Depending on the material you use for your fencing, the dirt could be easy to see, such as with vinyl fencing, or it could be tough to distinguish, like in the case of wood fencing.
The good news is that you’ll just have to hose your fence down and possibly scrub it thoroughly with some soapy water. This will keep your fence in pristine condition.
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