5 Essential Tips for Fence Building, Maintaining, and Repairing in Colorado

Check out these tips for fence building, maintaining, and repairing for your Colorado home, business, or government office.
Monday, 29 April 2019

In this post we offer Colorado landowners 5-tips for fence building, maintaining, and repairing.

Fencing in Colorado is Like Our Hobbies - Many Choices!

On the Colorado Front Range, it is impossible to imagine your dream patio space or the perfect front yard without a fence. 

But it can be a bit of a challenge to make the right choice when it comes to fencing materials. Many Colorado homeowners also struggle with how to take proper care of their fences to extend their lifespans. 

This post is here to help. 

Read on to get access to the top tips for fence building, maintaining, and repairing for the Colorado lifestyle and climate. 

Then, we'll let you know where you can find expert fencing installation and repair in Colorado. 

Choose the Right Fencing Materials

What is the first big hurdle you face when building a new fence in Colorado?  The different types of fences, and which one is the right choice for your property and goals. 

If you prefer a rustic look or live on a farm, we suggest a split rail fence. This type of fence is an affordable option made from rough cut cedar and doesn't use nails. This means you'll be able to avoid rust and keep any livestock you have safe. 

A cedar fence is an excellent choice for those looking for privacy and a durable fence. Tall cedar privacy style fencing is great for Colorado homeowners who are worried about their children being able to climb over a standard backyard fence, as this type is about 6 feet high. 

Cedar is naturally resistant to wood pests, rot, and even warping. It also lasts a long time. 

Other options include a wooden or vinyl picket fence, which is perfect for those who want more design flexibility; and lattice top fences, whose points give you an extra bit of security. 

Fence Maintenance Tips 

Next up on our list of tips for fence building, maintaining, and repairing? 

You need to know how to do basic maintenance on your fence.

First, make it a point to clean your wooden fence (this post gives you a great rundown of how to do it) several times a year.

There are specially-created fence cleaners that will get the job done. Start from the bottom, and work your way up to the top. 

You should also frequently check out your fence for any chips and cracks. If the blemishes are minor, you can use wood glue to repair them. If the damage is more severe, try using a concrete spur. 

Routinely tighten the screws on your fence posts, and always use wood preservative on the base of your posts. 

Repair or Replace?

Sometimes, your fence is just beyond help. 

In general, if you need to replace or make significant repairs to more than 25% of your fence, it's the best financial move to go ahead and get the entire fence replaced. 

The same logic, of course, goes if you feel like your current fence doesn't give you the level of privacy you need. 

Try These Tips for Fence Building, Maintaining, and Repairing

We hope you've enjoyed these tips for fence building, maintaining, and repairing. 

Are you looking for experienced professionals you can trust to give you the best fencing advice and installation for your Colorado home or business? 

We can help you with that. 

Get in touch with us today to get a free fence repair or building estimate and to learn more about the many types of fencing we offer.  We repair and replace hundreds of Colorado backyard and business fences every year.  Blicks Fencing has offices in Colorado Springs, Denver and Highlands Ranch. We have over 20 years of experience building in Colorado.

Upgrade the look of your space today.  

Call now for a free consultation with a Colorado fence expert.

Denver/Highlands Ranch (720) 841-2687

Colorado Springs (719) 574-5441

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