{"id":1999,"date":"2018-10-30T10:40:30","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T14:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smuckerfence.com\/?p=1999"},"modified":"2024-04-11T13:57:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T17:57:02","slug":"6-wooden-fence-maintenance-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smuckerfence.com\/blog\/fence-maintenance\/6-wooden-fence-maintenance-tips","title":{"rendered":"6 Wooden Fence Maintenance Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Wooden fence maintenance is a crucial step in getting the most out of your home\u2019s wooden fence. While ultra-low-maintenance options like vinyl and aluminum fences are stealing the spotlight, wooden fences still look great and do their job well at a budget price point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> At Smucker Fencing, we\u2019re your fence experts, specializing in vinyl, aluminum and wood fences. Learn the wooden fence maintenance tips that can help your wood fence survive another winter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wooden Fence Upkeep: Step-By-Step Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> Although wood is sturdy and strong, it is a natural product. Years spent in the wind, rain, and snow all take their toll. However, with the right wood fence maintenance, you can pause the clock, keeping your fence strong and stylish like when it was new.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Here are the 6 pieces of wooden fence upkeep any homeowner can do to extend the lifespan.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While low-maintenance options like vinyl &#038; aluminum are stealing the spotlight, wood fences still do the job. 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