Reasons You Should Perform Fence Staining

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Placeholder ImageReasons You Should Perform Fence Staining Fence staining is useful for many reasons, and the best staining process will depend on the kind of fence you have.

If you have a fence, you probably want it to last as long as it can. One step towards preserving the longevity of your fencing is to get a fence stain applied to it. Fence staining is useful for many reasons, and the best staining process will depend on the kind of fence you have.

Benefits of Fence Staining

To begin, staining offers protective properties to your fencing. For example, water has a much more difficult time seeping into wood, which makes it tougher to rot your fence. Also, since water can’t get into your wood as easily, it won’t cause splintering and splitting later if that water were to freeze. This is an especially useful perk to have during the winter.

Another perk of staining is that it protects your fence against the ultraviolet rays of the sun. This way, even when the sun is shining intensely on your fence, your fence won’t lose any color.

When is the Best Time for Fence Staining?

The best time for fence staining will depend on the age of your fence. Newer fences should not be stained right away. Instead, you should wait anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months until the fence has dried out, and then you can start staining it. If you don’t know when it’s okay to stain your fence, you can perform a test. Simply apply a little bit of water to it. If the water is beading up, that means you should not stain it at this time. A fence is fine to stain if the water gets absorbed into the surface.

If you have an older fence (one that’s been installed over six months ago), you should consider power washing it before staining. This ensures you have a clean surface during the staining process.

Other Factors to Consider

Many fence contractors will tell you that staining only one side of your fencing is not recommended. The reason is that most fences won’t prevent the stain from getting to the other side anyway and that it takes a lot of work trying to keep just one side protected from a stain you don’t want.

You should also consider how much your fence stain will cost. The size of your fence, the gaps it has, and whether or not it has a lattice will all factor into how expensive staining will be.

Contact Albaugh & Sons

Since 2003, Albaugh & Sons, LLC has been dedicated to meeting the fencing, decking, and home remodeling needs of homeowners throughout the greater Frederick area. All of our team members are experienced, well-trained, and committed to exceeding the expectations of every customer.

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Customer Testimonials

We could talk all day about the happy homeowners we’ve provided renovations for, but the real measure of merit lies in customer reviews. See what people are saying about Albaugh & Sons.

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!
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