2006-09-30 17:40:21 · 6 answers · asked by charles m 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
A cedar fence is naturally resistant to rot and decay. You can preserve it but I don't recommend doing it before winter. The fence needs time to dry out before you seal it. Once spring comes, you can power wash it and then apply a good clear sealer such as CWF or something like that. The alternative is to leave it as is. The fence will begin to weather to a silver-grey color over time. If you want to perserve the natural color, then use a clear wood sealer and reapply every 2-4 years. A sprayer will work just fine. Make sure you cover any shrubs with plastic before using the sprayer. Good luck!
2006-10-01 02:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by joem_1701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the wood was already treated, then I would have thought it would only be necessary to treat the cut ends. If not, then it would probably be best to treat it, though the wood will absorb more once it has weathered. A fine, still day in late winter, early spring might be better.
Using a sprayer is likely to damage plants nearby due to drift. A brush is better.
2006-09-30 17:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cedar is basically a water proof wood, you can seal it, you don't have to. Yes a hand sprayer will work fine
2006-09-30 17:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you attempt to seal a cedar fence, it will only harm it. Cedar is basically bug repellant, rot repellant, etc., as it is and all it will do over time is to turn a silver grey and look pretty.
2006-10-02 07:01:53 · answer #4 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local home improvement centre. They have cedar-coloured deck screws in different lengths. These are exterior screws and will not rust or stain your cedar and are colour-matched. Use short screws for the boards and long screws for the framing. If in doubt, ask their staff for help in selecting the right product.
2016-03-18 03:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe when preserving any wood, it needs to be dried out. Most times when you first purchase wood, it's not dry. If you preserve it too soon, it locks in the moisture of the wood and will mold. If I were you I'd wait until spring.
2006-09-30 17:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by THP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Thomson sealer and you can use a pump up sparer.
2006-09-30 17:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by canivieu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋