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Garden fences have it tough in the UK. They are used to strong winds and heavy rainfall pretty much all year around. This can weather them away faster, even lead to them going missing as they get whisked away. They also aren’t the cheapest to replace, especially when you have a large garden. On average, a timber garden fence should last you 5 years to 30 years, if not longer but this varies on how they are made and the protection that you use. Here are some more points to help you determine whether yours need replacing.
Leaning
If your fencing is starting to lean, it’s a sign that they’ve become weakened. It can happen with strong winds and be put right by re-adjusting fence posts, however, this won’t do much if our fence is already compromised.
Signs Of Rot
Other than being unsightly, rot can grow within your fences despite you trying to cover it up. If treated properly, you can prevent further damage and spreading to the entire fence. However, if unattended for long enough, you may be too late and will need to purchase a new one.
Missing Panels
While chips and missing parts may seem just superficial, they present security issues as there are more points of weakness and ways for easy entry. Something that needs attending to sooner rather than later if you have children or pets.
A Redesign
Fences contribute a lot to the curb appeal of a property. If you’re having a revamp and find that there’s something still not quite right, it could be your fences. You can easily update them without having to replace every single panel by painting over them.