Make a gray, sagging wood fence look new again. With a few simple repairs, a thorough wash with a power washer, and a nourishing coat of oil stain your fence will look almost like it did the day it was built.
While you cannot restore cedar fencing to its original color, you can remove black stains caused by tannins, mold, and sap. Work with protective gear if you decide to use an acid spray, and remember to cover surrounding vegetation to protect it from damaging chemicals.
Misconceptions
A cedar fence can withstand years of sun and rain without being treated with paint, stain or sealers. The wood is naturally strong and will hold its shape, but will fade to a dull gray. Some people will enjoy the faded cedar fence, but if the color is unappealing, the original color can be restored with a wash in a bleach-containing solution
If you have a cedar fence, you need to know that over time, it will naturally turn to a gray or silver hue. If, on the other hand, you have a cedar fence—with black marks or stains, then you can clean your fence of the stains, and brighten the wood. While brightening it will never make the wood look new again, you can clean the fencing to improve its look.
There are 4 common causes of discoloration of a cedar fence, and they are;
- Natural fading and graying.
- Mildew, mold and tannin stains.
- Oil and sap discolorations.
- Burns.
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Black marks caused by mildew, mold, and tannins are the most common stains you’ll find on your cedar fencing. Tannins are naturally- occurring plant chemicals that leech from the cedar wood. Since tannins are incompatible with metals and iron, any metal that comes in contact with cedar will leave black stains, including saw blades, nails, and even the metal bands used to strap lumber during transport. The redder the wood, the darker the black stains because the darker wood has more tannins.
Mildew and mold grow on cedar, or any other wood, simply because they thrive in a plant environment. If you want to tell the difference between a mold stain and a tannin stain, apply a small droplet of bleach. If the stain fades, then you have mold. Use a solution of water and bleach to remove dark discolorations, taking care not to use bleach full strength, as it will completely bleach the wood.
Oil and sap are another cause for black discolorations on cedar. Sap oozes to the surface of wood, leaving a shinny, dark discoloration, and is often time sticky. When cedar is cut at the sawmill, sometimes oil drips onto the wood from the machinery. Use paint thinner to remove both sap and oil stains.
By saturating the surface of the lumber, the Wood Defender® product penetrates into the substrate leaving the fence with an even, uniform coating.
Some of the materials include:
- High quality, deep penetrating natural oils used to replenish and revive the composition of the wood
- Highest quality trans-oxide and finely ground iron oxide pigments that lessen the damaging affect of harsh UV rays while providing ample color choices for consumers
- UV inhibitors to further lessen the effects of harmful UV rays and keep the color consistent through the duration of the warranty
- Synthetic resins designed to promote maximum adhesion and penetration to the wood while beautifying the finished appearance of the wood structure
- The latest available mildewcides and fungicides to repel the growth of harmful mildew and fungus spores that decay wood and turn the fence gray in appearance
- Water-repellent silicone to repel water, decreasing the damage associated with warping, swelling and cupping
- Unique dispersants and anti-settling agents used to keep the product consistent in its container and lessen the amount of stirring required prior to application
No back brushing is required. The products are superior to competitive products that leave runs, drips and an uneven appearance.
The fact that this product is so easy to apply coupled with the fact that it wipes off most non-porous surfaces makes it the contractors’ choice.
Wood Defender® Fence Stain
Every year home owners across the country spend countless amounts of money on wood privacy fence. The fences help to shade the backyard, offer a certain amount of security, keep pets and children contained, and give the home owner privacy while in their back yard. With the rising cost of lumber it makes good sense to protect this valuable investment. Wood Defender fence stain works to beautify, protect and preserve the fence. They keep the look of the fence aesthetically pleasing while saving the home owner the money and aggravation of replacing the fence every 5-7 years.
Transparent and Semi-Transparent Fence Stains designed specifically for fence staining.
Each Wood Defender fence stain product is designed and formulated for a single purpose, fence staining. Compared to competitive products that are labeled “universal” the Wood Defender product line is superior in all aspects. Wood Defender is formulated for longevity, ease of application, and ease of re-coats.
Semi Transparent Fence Stain – Utilizes opaque pigmentation at a reduced rate to achieve a stained appearance. The unique pigment combination has been tested to prove its unparalleled U.V protection. The combination of pigments offers increased square foot per gallon coverage. Offers a 3 year manufacturers warranty. Through its many years of service by dedicated applicators Wood Defender Semi-Transparent Fence Stain has become the “Contractors Choice”, out selling all other products we offer.
Transparent Fence Stain – Utilizes ultra fine Trans Oxide pigments to highlight and reveal all of the wood grain while staining the fence. Trans Oxide pigments are ground so fine they are very resistant to Ultra Violet Rays. The Transparent fence stain is commonly desired on a new Cedar or Redwood fence where the customer is striving to highlight and glorify the existing wood beauty. The Transparent Fence Stain is backed by a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty. Wood Defender “NOTHING ELSE COMPARES”.
Fence Staining Advantages of Wood Defender
Ease of application – Wood Defender Fence Stains are formulated for ease of application. Our Fence stains have been formulated for the professional contractor with input from many successful applicators of the product. The professional fence stainer realizes the benefit of a product that goes on easy and does not require back brushing. When the surface of the fence is saturated the stain will penetrate into the lumber and provide a uniform finish. The Wood Defender products are superior when compared to competitive products that require back brushing or back rolling to hide runs, drips, and lap marks. The other main advantage of the Wood Defender Fence Stain line is that it will wipe off most non porous surfaces. The stain is easily cleaned off of most painted surfaces, autos, glass, siding, smooth brick, and lawn furniture.
Recoat ability – Wood Defender Fence stains utilize a modified oil formula that enhances penetration and does not leave a surface film. The lack of a film on the surface of the wood makes re-coats a snap. In many circumstances if the stain is in good condition on the fence there will be absolutely no prep work required for a re-spray. The ease of recoats allows Wood Defender users to establish a fence maintenance program with their customers, returning every two to three years to re-spray the fence.
Longevity – Wood Defender Fence Stains offer a very conservative warranty. It is common for the stain to look good on the fence for up to twice the length of the warranty. The wood Defender Fence Stains are formulated to resist the harmful effects of U.V rays, water damage, severe humidity, and mildew. This means the fence will have a longer life protected from nature’s harsh elements.
When all considerations are made it is easy to see why Wood Defender has become the contractor’s choice for fence staining. We offer a product to fit each fence owners liking. We offer products that are up to the task of satisfying discriminating contractors, but yet easy enough for a typical do-it-yourselfer to apply. We offer a product we are confident in backing with a legitimate manufacturer’s warranty. We offer a product like no other.
Wood Defender “NOTHING ELSE COMPARES”.
