Having picket fencing in your yard or garden enhances the aesthetic appearance of the house. For you to enjoy these features, you need to maintain and care for the fence. 

Paint Maintenance When repainting or refreshing the paint on your fence, it is vital that you use a colour that is the same colour as the original one. By using the same colours, you can have a vibrant and attractive fence. The fact that the fence is unsheltered makes it very vital that you repaint it. If you regularly paint the fence, it can serve you longer and withstand harsh weather conditions such as rain and sunlight exposure. For excellent results, you need to use paint of exceptional quality in the initial painting and subsequent repainting. With a fine-textured brush, you can thinly brush and retouch the fence's surface.

Damage Assessment From time to time, you need to thoroughly check the fence for damage. The bottom areas of the fence are the most vulnerable when it comes to damage since they are in contact with the ground. In the case of a wooden or picket fence, you may find that the bottom areas decay. If this is the case, it is essential to call in a fencing specialist to help you in reconstructing and reinstating the strength of the fence. Repairs of the damaged areas will go a long way in ensuring that your fence efficiently lasts a long time. If you cannot accurately inspect the fence, it is advisable that you look for a fence contractor so that he or she can examine and give you a report on the state of the fence. By so doing, you can identify the fence problems and fix them before they advance. As much as you take it upon yourself to assess the fence, it is vital to note that you need the services of a qualified fence contractor.

Pressure Washing In the case of wooden and picket fences, it may be difficult to clean them with the usual cleaning cloths. For this reason, you should use pressure washing to give your fence a thorough wash. The pressure helps to dislodge any dirt stuck on the fence, thereby giving your fence an attractive glow. Some barriers such as picket fences can be affected by abrasions and harsh cleaning chemicals. For this reason, it is very crucial that you choose compounds that do not destructively react with your fence. Your fence stays useful for a more extended period with regular washing and cleaning. If the fence is installed in the yard, it is necessary that you distance it from chemical sources such as pesticides.