Diamond Certified Resource Fences & Gates Guide
When it comes to determining the expected life span of a wood fence, there are three decisive factors: quality of materials, quality of workmanship and preventive maintenance.
Redwood comes in varying grades of quality, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting when you hire a fence builder.
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SAN RAFAEL — Many homeowners stain their redwood fences because they think it will preserve the wood and extend the fence’s lifespan, but this is a misconception. The reality is stain has a purely aesthetic function that doesn’t affect the integrity of the wood. Fortunately, redwood doesn’t even need a preservative—the natural tannin it contains enables it to resist the effects of weather, moisture and insects without the aid of auxiliary sealants. If you do choose to stain your redwood fence, you’ll want to restain it every five years to maintain the desired coloration. If you choose not to stain it, the wood will eventually take on a grayish-brown color, but it will still look nice and have the same structural integrity. Read more
SAN JOSE — Redwood is known for being one of the best natural wood fencing materials available. However, since it comes in varying grades of quality, it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting when you hire a fence builder. Here are some general facts about redwood grades: • Grades designated as “heart” (example: Construction Heart) are sourced from the inner part of the tree, known as heartwood. Grades designated as “common” (example: Construction Common) are sourced from outer parts of the tree, known as sapwood. Most “common” grades contain a combination of heartwood and sapwood. • In general, the higher a redwood’s grade, the fewer/smaller knots it will contain. Higher grades also tend to be more consistent in color. Read more
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