On a humid morning, a white vinyl fence can suddenly look more green than white. Algae and mildew settle into the subtle texture of the panels, and a quick rinse only moves the grime around. If you catch yourself reaching for a pressure washer, stop. The best way to clean a vinyl fence is not high-...
Green mildew creeping along the bottom rail of a white privacy panel, mud splashed up a garden picket run after a storm, grass stains whipped onto posts by a string trimmer—these are the three complaints PVC fence owners raise most often. The best way to clean a PVC fence is also the simplest: warm...
A cedar privacy fence that looks sharp the day it goes up starts showing gray, checked boards by year three or four, and the restaining cycle begins again every two to three seasons. When a repair quote lands on top of that maintenance bill, most owners start searching for a wood fence alternative....