Oftentimes homeowners don’t consider ways to preserve the life of outdoor wood items (such as gates, fences, decks, etc.) until after the items begin to age and show signs of damage. Fortunately though, there are simple ways to sustain the life of your exterior woodwork so they don’t require as much maintenance over the years.  The best way to increase the life expectancy of your exterior wood items is to do some thorough prep work and use a good quality paint finish.

These pictures are from a homeowner who decided to revamp their gate after it started showing signs of aging. Originally it had been stained (red) and painted with a clear finish. In the after picture, the gate surface was properly primed and then painted with several coats of quality paint. Although the gate looks good in both the before and after pictures, the original gate required much more maintenance than the quality finished after product. The refinished product can be expected to stay fresh for twice as long as before.

Thorough surface preparation and the use of quality paint goes a long way in extending the life of exterior items. Our painters specialize in preserving exterior wood; if you live in Turlock or in the surrounding areas, give Lancaster Painting a call at 1-800-PAINTING.