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Maintenance & Repair Questions & Answers
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Fence maintenance covers how to care for your fence, how long different materials last, and when it makes sense to repair versus replace. Empire Fence has built durable fences across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma since 1955, and the questions below explain simple upkeep, expected lifespans, and how Oklahoma’s weather affects each material. Browse the answers to get the most life out of your fence.
How Do You Keep a Wood Fence from Leaning?
A wood fence leans when its posts give way, from rot at the ground line, posts set too shallow or without concrete, or the constant push of Oklahoma...
What Is the Best Low-Maintenance Fence?
The best low-maintenance fences are chain link, ornamental steel, and the FenceTrac metal-frame system, which need very little maintenance, do not...
How Do You Maintain a Wood Fence?
To maintain a wood fence, keep it clean, stain or seal it on a regular cycle, keep sprinklers and soil off the bottom, and inspect the posts and...
How Long Should You Wait to Stain a New Cedar Fence?
Wait until a new cedar fence has dried out before you stain it, which in Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma usually takes a few weeks to a few months...
Should You Repair or Replace Your Fence?
As a rule, an isolated problem on an otherwise sound fence is worth fixing, but once posts are rotting along the line, the fence leans in several...
What Is the Longest Lasting Fence?
The longest lasting fences are ornamental steel, the FenceTrac metal-frame system, and chain link, which resist the rot and weather that wear out...