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Providing Wood Fence

Repairs and Installations

Extend your living space and enhance your outdoor oasis with our fence repair services. Our team is experienced in restoring and rejuvenating wood fences, ensuring they are safe, sturdy, and visually appealing. Don't let wood rot compromise the integrity of your fence. Home Pros offers comprehensive wood rot repairs, ensuring that your fence is not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound.

Wood Privacy Fence Spot Repairs

Repairing a rotted wood fence offers several benefits. First, it ensures safety by preventing structural failures and potential hazards to people and pets.


Second, it maintains property value by preserving the fence's appearance and functionality, which can positively impact your home's curb appeal.


Third, it extends the fence's lifespan by addressing rot early on, avoiding more extensive and costly repairs or replacements in the future.


Finally, it contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing waste and conserving resources. By investing in timely repairs, you can enjoy a safer, more attractive, and longer-lasting outdoor space.

Wood Privacy Fence Installation

Even the most well-maintained wood fence will eventually reach the end of its lifespan, requiring total replacement. Over time, wood naturally deteriorates due to exposure to the elements, insect infestation, and general wear and tear. This can lead to rot, warping, or structural unsoundness, posing safety risks.


While regular maintenance can extend a fence's life, reconstruction becomes necessary when its integrity is compromised or its design no longer meets your needs.

Moisture and Your Wood: The Hidden Culprit Behind Wood Rot

CAUSES OF WOOD ROT

Simple science: wood rot, also known as wood decay, is primarily caused by fungi.  These organisms thrive in moist environments and feed on the cellulose and lignin in wood, breaking down its structure and causing it to deteriorate.



Street smarts: technically there's various categories of wood rot such as wet rot, dry rot, soft rot, and many more. It all comes down to moisture not being able to evaporate properly due to different factors.  These factors could be due to a design issue or improper drainage or even lack of stain protecting the wood.

HOW TO PREVENT WOOD ROT

Simple science: it's all about allowing the wood to dry properly to keep the fungi away. There's moisture in just about every material but the key is to keep it between the ideal numbers of 10% to 14% if possible. You definitely to keep it under 20%.


Street smarts: To ensure a long-lasting fence, proper construction is crucial. Adequate spacing between the pickets and the ground allows rainwater to drain efficiently, preventing potential water damage.


Additionally, nails and screws should be driven flush with the wood surface to avoid creating crevices where water can seep into the wood.


Finally, the fence stain should be intact and free from peeling. Peeling stain can trap moisture against the wood, hindering evaporation and accelerating the wood's deterioration.

COMMON FENCE DESIGN ISSUES THAT ALWAYS CAUSE PROBLEMS

Fence wood pickets touching the ground causes them to stay wet and slowly rot

What happens:

  • soil stays wet causing pickets to absorb water
  • pickets will get soft and start to deteriorate
  • pickets will break off and leave gaps

Picture frame fences have areas where water gets trapped and causes wood to rot

What happens:

  • water gets trapped behind 1x2's at pickets
  • pickets and 1x2's boards will start to rot
  • entire fence starts to droop and pickets lean


Fence 4x4 posts not encased in concrete at ground level causing wet soil to slowly rot wood

What happens:

  • soil touching post stays wet for long periods
  • wood starts to wick water and never gets dry
  • post will eventually break causing fence to fall


Overland Park owners...has your fence seen better days?


Have a sagging gate?


Just old and tired?

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Available In Cedar and Pressure Treated Lumber

Pressure Treated Fence

Pressure-treated wood is a popular choice for building fences due to several benefits it offers. Pressure-treated wood is infused with preservatives to make it more resistant to decay, insects, and other environmental factors that can lead to deterioration. Plus compared to cedar it is less expensive to use.


Check out our blog about pressure treated wood...


Cedar Fence

Cedar wood is a popular choice for fencing due to its numerous benefits and desirability. Cedar wood has a low moisture content and is less prone to swelling, shrinking, or warping compared to other types of wood. This stability helps maintain the integrity of the fence over time.


Read our blog about cedar wood...


Wood Fence Services We Offer

Wood Fence Repairs

replace broken or warped pickets; replace 2x4 railings; remove and  replace posts; replace existing sagging gates

Wood Fence Reconstruction

tear down of existing fence; installation of new fence materials; set posts in concrete

Fence Staining And Sealing

power wash fence; apply transparent stain; transparent sealer; semi-transparent stain; solid color stain

Wood Fence Cleaning

apply wood cleaner; power wash to remove stubborn existing mildew and dirt;

watch it lose all the weathered brown

Fence Removal And Disposal

remove existing fence; remove posts; remove gates; haul away and discard debris

Fence Painting

For those fences that have already been painted, we can prep , primer, and apply a new coat of paint

TYPES OF WOOD FENCE STAINS

Extend the life of your fence by protecting it from the harsh elements of our Kansas City weather.  If you have ever seen rotted railings or warped pickets, it's probably due to lack of protection.


By applying a good quality stain or sealer on a regular basis you can extend the life of your fence many years making the investment worth every penny. 


In addition stain enhances the beauty of the wood increasing value and curb appeal. Find out today how much it would cost to protect your fence by booking a free estimate .

Transparent Clear

 

  • No color allows natural wood to show through
  • Used to repel water from wood and weatherproof it
  • Uv protection prevents wood from drying out 

 

Transparent Tinted

 

  • Allows the natural pattern of the wood to show through
  • Ideal for new or unstained surfaces
  • Natural and subtle color accents wood grain 

 

Semi-Transparent

 

  • Allows wood grain and texture to show through
  • Adds subtle color
  • Accents and enhances pattern of wood grain

 

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Solid Color

 

  • Hides blemishes, imperfections and  signs of aging wood
  • Adds vibrant color and provides an even,  uniform appearance
  • Self Priming

 

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Frequently Asked Fence

 Repair Questions

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • Do you install fences when there isn't one in place?

    Yes...we can install a fence from scratch.


    Our typical work is follows:

    • you provide us with an outline for location
    • we check if a permit is required
    • we schedule for the locates  to flag utilities
    • purchase and schedule material for delivery
    • install fence
    • haul away any debris

     





  • Do I need a fence permit for deck repairs?

    It all depends on the city.  Some cities such as Olathe does not require any type of permit.


    In othre cities, like Mission, if replacing more than a c ertain percentage of the fence, then a permit is required.


    The above is a generaliztion and we do check with each city to be sure we are following regulations.



  • Which type of stains are best for fence?

    Exterior wood stains typically come as follows:

    • clear
    • transparent (you can have a hint of color)
    • semi-transparent
    • solid color

    Stain and sealers help prolong the life of decks by keeping the sun's UV rays from damaging the wood.  Between the UV rays, rain, snow, leaves from trees,  fences will slowly start to weather and turn brown or black if not stained.


    Eventually fences dry out enough where they may start to crack and eventually fall apart or end up rotting out.


    Clear stains don't add any color to the fences and their primary funtion is to keep water from pentrating the wood.


    Transparent stains may actually have a hint of color so you get protection and nice looks.  These allow the grain of wood to show.


    Semi-transparents provide more protection than the previous two because the stain itself has some solid particles that provide more protection.


    Solid color stains provide for the maximum protection and tend to last longer than ther other types of stains.  


    The more solid the stain the less you will have to re-apply over the years.




  • When can you stain a brand new fence?

    A brand new pressure treated deck must dry out for about 60 days before it can be stained.  The reason being is that the wood has been treated with preservatives to keep water or any other liquid from penetrating.  If you do stain a brand new pressure treated fence, the stain will likely peel quickly.


    A brand new cedar or kiln dried wood fence can be stained or sealed immediately.  These materials have no preservatives or have dried out long enough that staining them won't be an issue.


  • How long does the stain last on a fence?

    You can expect to reapply:

    clear sealer--every 2 years

    transparents--every 2 to 3 years

    semi-transparents--every 2 to 4 years

    solid colors--every 5 years


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