New wood fences installed with the right stain or sealer from day one, protecting boards against sun and moisture and giving an even, finished color.
The best time to protect a wood fence is right after it is built. A good stain or sealer slows moisture, resists sun damage and gives boards an even color before weather and mildew do their work. Owners in Nashville choose to have a new fence built and finished together, so the wood looks right from the first day and is easier to keep up later.
We begin with a Free Estimate and talk through colors, finish types and how long the wood should dry. Treated lumber often needs time before stain takes well, while kiln-dried boards can be finished sooner. We prepare the surface, apply finish to all sides and edges with sprayers and back-brushing and protect nearby plants and surfaces. You get care tips for when to re-coat and how to clean the fence. Finishing at install is a convenience as well as a protection. A fence stained before weather and mildew arrive keeps its tone and takes less effort to maintain later. We can match stains to your deck or trim, show sample boards in your own light and plan a simple schedule for the first re-coat so your fence stays handsome without much worry.
Clear sealers, semi-transparent stains and solid stains give different looks and levels of sun and moisture protection.
Wet lumber does not absorb stain well, so we plan the finish for when the wood is ready.
Back, edges and end grain are the places moisture enters, so we coat them as well as the visible face.
Every finish needs refreshing, and we explain how often and what to look for.
Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterColor, transparency and sheen agreed.
Moisture and surface condition reviewed.
Plants, ground and nearby surfaces covered.
Sprayed and back-brushed for even coverage.
Missed spots touched up.
Cleaning and re-coat timing explained.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Comparison guidePosts, Footings and DepthWhy post depth, hole width, concrete, gravel and bracing decide how long a fence stands straight.Learn more 
Comparison guideStyles and Privacy LevelsHow solid, semi-private, open and rail fences compare for privacy, airflow, light and containment.Learn more 
Comparison guideWood Fence TypesHow solid privacy, board-on-board, shadowbox, picket, split rail and horizontal slat wood fences differ in look, privacy, wind…Learn more Pick a fence, gate, repair or finishing job, set the length and add extras to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.
You tell us what you want the fence to do, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the line, measure runs and gates, note slope, trees and utilities and talk through your goals.
You receive a plain written scope with style, height, materials, gates and price before anything begins.
We stake the line, request utility marking where needed and set posts plumb and aligned.
We frame the fence, install pickets or panels and hang gates with strong hinges and latches.
We clean up, walk the fence with you, show how gates work and explain care.
It depends on the wood and weather. Treated lumber often needs time to dry, and we advise on the right window.
Solid stains usually protect longest but hide the grain. Semi-transparent finishes show the wood and need more frequent refreshing.
No, but a finish keeps the color and slows weathering. Many owners prefer the look.
We work from samples and your preferences and apply a test patch first.
Every few years is common, depending on sun, shade and the finish used. We explain what to watch for.
Fence Staining and SealingStaining and sealing for new and existing wood fences with preparation, even coverage and finishes chosen for sun…Explore 
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Fence Cleaning and RestorationCleaning and restoration for weathered wood, vinyl and metal fences, removing mildew, algae and gray with the right…Explore Tell us about your property and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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