How to Keep Your Wooden Fence Gate Looking like New?

Wooden panels for maximum protection, wooden picket fences for a beautiful appearance, or durable wrought iron fences for security and improvement of the home's facade and landscaping are just a few of the many uses for fence gates in Geelong. Regardless of the type selected, regular care is required to keep the fence in good condition and looking attractive.

In this blog, we will discuss about wooden fences and how you can keep your fence looking tidy and in shape. When choosing the fencing material, homeowners should be aware of a range of maintenance problems that come with wooden fence gates. The lifespan of a fence can be extended by many years by installing a high-quality fence made of proper materials and performing routine maintenance. To maintain a wooden fence, whether new or old, think about these recommendations.

Material 

If you have decided to install a new wooden fence gate, ensure you choose an appropriate wood type, particularly one that is labelled pressure treated. Redwood and cedar are two materials that are good options when it comes to fences as they are highly resistant to decay and rot. 

Wood rot and drying 

Without pre-treating the wooden panels, water from sprinklers and rain will boost the rotting process. Also, over time, splitting and natural drying of the wood takes place. If not maintained, these same issues can able to affect the pre-treated panels. To extend your fence gate durability, you need to apply a quality oil-based stain or water-repelling acrylic to clean and dry panels.  

Algae 

A development that is natural yet has an impact on the panels. Using a pressure washer to remove algae is the simplest method. The water's force eliminates the ugly growth, leaving the wood in mint condition. Once the panels are completely dry, reapply a coat of water-repellent sealant to your fence gate.

Foilage and vines 

Plants, bushes, and vines can rot untreated wood if they are allowed to grow on it because they retain moisture and don't receive enough sunlight for the panels to dry. When it comes to fence gates in Ballarat, plants should be placed far enough from the panelling to receive proper sunlight and airflow, and they should be pruned occasionally.

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Termites can destroy Your place's price

Termites eat the timber that assists your home. While the termites chew through all the wood aspects of your house, the look weakens. You might see that gates are hard to begin and close. Also, windows may possibly stick. Floor joists may possibly drop, subflooring angle, laminate tiles flake out, and areas begin to buckle. However, if occurring, the merit of one's home has already been lower.

If you intend on outstanding at home for the long term, you've every function to keep it without the termites. You'd such as the merit of your house to at minimum hold protected and possibly raise substantially. However, termites might thwart your applications of outstanding in your home. Plus, your house probably won't provide you with the pleasure you believed when you obtain must you decide on to stay.

Envision you do have a termite infestation. Next, you use pest control Geelong to study then manage your property. But, you've more dilemmas than termites. You can also require destroyed elements of your home looking repairs. Ergo, you do not only purchase the treatment, nonetheless, in addition, you require to handle the big price of repairs.

Whenever you renovate your property, you take advantage of the satisfaction of fabricating a brand new search and improved functionality. But whenever your renovations disclose termites , it delivers still another level of function to your project. First, you've to use a pest control Geelong organization to steer clear of the damage. Then, before your contractor may possibly begin the creating approach, they've to handle the termite damage. That function may include improving along with exchanging some components of the structure. Today, your challenge involves lengthier and costs significantly more.

When you promote your property, you will likely need to get a termite inspection. If the inspector finds termites , you should offer using them whenever you promote your home. Furthermore, you ought to get your house reinspected after the treatment if you want to have an ideal value for the home.

At Pest Control Geelong, we could allow you to support the value of one's home. Avoidance gifts the most truly effective solution. Nevertheless, even although you presently require some termite injury, fast treatment assists keep the value of one's house however it has.

A Cheerful Beachside Retreat

A Cheerful Beachside Retreat

Homes

by Lucy Feagins, Editor

Kip&Co diamonds wool shag cushion. Marimekko ‘Kivet’ cushion. CASTLE lilac round cushion. Rocking chair from Space Furniture. Vintage black rocking chair from Dogs Breakfast Trading Company Fitzroy (no longer trading). Houdini Modular sofa from King Furniture. Woven pendant from Living etc. Concrete floor by Geelong Concrete Grinding. ‘Play’ painting by local artist Donna Pollock. ‘Bondi’ jute rug from Living Styles. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Kip&Co diamonds wool shag cushion. Marimekko ‘Kivet’ cushion. CASTLE lilac round cushion. Rocking chair from Space Furniture. Houdini Modular sofa from King Furniture. ‘Play’ painting by local artist Donna Pollock. ‘Bondi’ jute rug from Living Styles. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Homeowner Virginia Morris. Houdini Modular sofa from King Furniture. Woven pendant from Living etc. Concrete floor by Geelong Concrete Grinding. ‘Play’ painting by local artist Donna Pollock. ‘Bondi’ jute rug from Living Styles. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Vintage exhibition posters and framed by Kardinia Picture Framing in Geelong. Woven rattan pendant light from Living Etc. Lightly planter and plant on the coffee table from Arizona Living. Dulux Antique White USA Half Strength Inter. Blue geometric rug custom made by Behruz Studio. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Vintage exhibition posters and framed by Kardinia Picture Framing in Geelong. Woven rattan pendant light from Living Etc. Lightly planter and plant on the coffee table from Arizona Living. Dulux Antique White USA Half Strength Inter. Blue geometric rug custom made by Behruz Studio. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

‘The book-now-plant shelf happened by accident, over time the books left and the plants grew,’ says Virginia. Plants from Arizona Living in Torquay and Great Ocean Road Nursery in Bellbrae. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Pendant lights from Beacon Lighting. Cape wire yellow fruit bowl from Safarifusion. Concrete bench from Concrete Architecture (now closed). Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

The view into the lounge room. The blue enamel teapot from Cibi. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Pendant lights from Beacon Lighting. Cape wire yellow fruit bowl from Safarifusion. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

The dining room. Chevron rug by Fenton and Fenton. ‘Willy-nilly’ framed poster by The Print Supply. Vintage Pat Morgan surfboard. Old Japanese gate dining table and side board from Kyo. Bespoke white vase on side board by local ceramist Georgina Readhead. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Pendant light from Living by Design. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Sage x Clare ‘Sham’ cushion. Society of Wanderers pillow cases from Torquay Merchant. Dharma Door Mandala wall hanging. Framed print from Frankie Say Relax in Torquay. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

The 100 Steps Beach Bungalow! Rattan chair by Uniqwa Collections. Hanging chair from Byron Bay Hanging Chair. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Despite being so close to the beach, the backyard still has a pool! Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

The backyard is functional and relaxing. Hanging chair from Byron Bay Hanging Chairs. Large rattan chairs from Ishka. Outdoor custom black cushions with vinyl white piping Surf Coast Upholstery. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

100 Steps Beach House and Bungalow in Point Roadknight, Anglesea is located literally 100 steps from the beach! The Bungalow is fully self-contained holiday accommodation purpose built for couples with private entrance and courtyard. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

The Anglesea surf. Photo – Nikole Ramsay. Styling – Emma O’Meara.

Growing up, Virginia Morris’ family owned a holiday house in Anglesea (on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road) filled with beautiful memories and experiences she hoped to share with her own children, Kai (now 17) and Jude (15). She kept an eye on the town’s real estate for years, until a house just 100 steps from Point Roadknight beach became available.

‘It’s hard to describe, but there is an instant relaxing vibe that washes over you as soon as you walk in the front door… I felt it when I went to the first inspection when the house was on the market; I was sold the minute I walked in (although I put my best poker face on for the agent!),’ says Virginia. ‘I did everything I could to make it happen.’

Virginia loved the original 1980’s house, including its great natural air flow, north-facing windows. and exposed timber ceilings – all of which she planned on retaining.

‘The house was built by a builder local to the area… and still feels modern in its design 37 years on,’ Virginia says. ‘People are often shocked when they find out when it was built.’

At the same time, after years of being used as occasional holiday accommodation, the house had lost some of its homely feel. Several rooms had also been added over the time, leaving the property with a massive six bedrooms! 

Renovations were undertaken over several years, in collaboration with local trades. The addition of a plunge pool/spa was the first priority; followed by a new kitchen with concrete bench tops; then the removal of a bar to open up the living area.

‘It felt nice to turn it back into a permanent family home,’ says Virginia. 

Years later, the family converted an unused rumpus room, laundry, bathroom into a self-contained bungalow. This section features its own private entrance and courtyard, and is available for short term rent under the nickname 100 Steps to the Beach Bungalow. The family also rent the main house out on occasion, which sleeps 10 guests.  

Styling wise, Virginia has played with colour to facilitate a ‘fun, relaxed beach vibe’ throughout the interiors. Indoor plants feature in almost every room, and are a welcome dose of greenery in contrast to the home’s dark exterior.

Add to this the sound of the waves as you drift off to sleep, and you have one very enviable home! 

On Monday we had a massive clean up in the van and car or should I say Rhondda did. That was after Rhondda had cooked fresh "wild" barramundi for us. The best tasting and fleshy seafood we have ever eaten. I will be saving my money in future when "Barra" is on the menu back home. We have now eaten the real thing. We were waiting for the satellite dish repair man due at 11:30am who turned up at 6pm. That is just how it goes in the Northern Territory. Haha. The repair man seemed to do a lot of work but when we tried to use it the next day it still did not work. That's how it goes in the Northern Territory. We did get to swim in the park pool after 7pm thank heavens as the weather is bloody hot up here. Did I mention the pool has been closed for four days for cleaning. Seems someone forgot to clean it the first day so sign stayed on the gate. Just the way it goes in the Northern Territory. Tuesday finally on the road we drove to Edith Falls a little known and off road water hole. The water was icy but the temperature in the forties so we sat in water for hours. We both have small sores from the sand fly bites we have amassed and the small fish (wanna-be pirhana) kept nibbling away (biting) at the reddish spots. Can not believe that in Singapore and Cambodia we paid for this and here it is free. I just wish their teeth were not so sharp. But only in the Northern Territory. A beautiful spot but there is no electricity so sleeping with the extreme heat was hard. Back on the road Wednesday we drove to Katherine to pick up supplies intending to stop that night at Timber Creek but when we arrived due to some "sorry business" in town we decided to drive through to an odd road camp about ten kilometres further on. it appears when one of the local mob die in Timber Creek no one is allowed to work that day. hope the population here must be huge given how little work appears to be ever done. Only in the Northern Territory. At our camp ground we found a high position with a small breeze and set up for the night. No electricity meant no beer (forgot to load the fridge that morning) so into the red wine for Allan. It was 41degrees in the shade so when it came time for tea Allan elected to have an apple and mandarins instead. As we all know fruit and red wine do not mix and about three hours later (after we had gone to bed) Allan was up in the nude (cooler to sleep without clothes). Here we were at a camp ground with Allan throwing up in the nude outside our van in bare feet. Only in the Northern Territory. On Thursday we said goodbye to the Nt as we passed through the quarantine gates and into Western Australia arriving just after eight to the amazing and beautiful Lake Argyle. A true oasis in the middle of the outback. We had come here nearly twenty years ago when the park was the remains of the builders camp when building the dam on the Ord River which create Lake Argyle. How it has changed from a few temporary accommodation huts and a mess hall into a huge mini-mobile city where the plan is that within two years they will be able to accommodate nearly four hundred families passing through on a daily basis. I predict within ten years this will be one of the most sought after tourist places for both Aussies and internationals. A true hidden gem and I encourage everyone to come sooner rather then later. The "infinity pool" from where you sit and view the lake is stunning. So enticing is it that we went twice on day one here. Friday we took the sunset boat cruise which takes you to the many and different areas within the lake. Rhondda, I am so proud of, took the plunge off the boat where the bottom was 42 metres deep. Noodle under arm of course but still scary given there are 30,000 fresh water crocodiles in the lake. The views as the sun retreated displayed colours so varied that a camera can not do the view justice. Back at the camp we went to the beer garden to watch Geelong belt Sydney on a massive screen drinking ice cold beer. They really do cater for the tourists. Met a couple of mature women travelling on their own and the laughs flowed. Also saw the largest motor home we have ever seen which was also towing an extra room. It was very imposing to those campers surrounding it. I would say the complete length of the unit would have been over 16 metres. Saturday is our catch up day and we will spend it doing the washing and cleaning air filters on the van (which Idid not do as so hot a much better option was the pool). We have no phone or Internet access here at all so one really has to sit and chill under the beautiful shady trees listening to over 180 varieties of local birds. Had to visit the beer garden that night again, as one does. The locals really do love their Aussie rules. league and soccer not heard about up here. Lots of basketball courts though. Sunday we drove through to Kununurra and while the quickest drive we have done definitely the scariest. Half way through we had to drive through a massive bush fire with flames leaping across the road. Visibility was no more then six feet and the heat of the flames huge. Do not want to do that ever, ever again. We are now sitting at local "show grounds" which has massive trees providing much needed shade. In about ten minutes we will be doing the "grey nomad" thing and gathering with many others to hear stories about what and what not to do.

Vice Chancellor Barney Glover on universities, startups and “silicon paddock”

This is an edited extract from a speech made by Vice Chancellor Barney Glover at the National Press Club on 1 March, 2017.

We live in challenging times. Ours is an era in which evidence, intellectual inquiry and expertise are under sustained attack.

The phrases “post truth” and “alternative facts” have slipped into common use. Agendas have displaced analysis in much of our public debate. And we are all the poorer for it.

I want to deliver a passionate defence of the value of expertise and evidence. I will mount a case for facts as they are grounded in evidence, not as fluid points of convenience employed to cover or distort a proposition.

My plea to you all is this: let’s not deride experts, nor the value of expertise. Because in an era where extremists and polemicists seek to claim more and more of the public square, our need for unbiased, well-researched information has seldom been greater.

We must remind ourselves of how human progress has ever been forged. In this, academics and journalists have common cause. For how are we to fulfill our respective roles in a democracy if we don’t defend the indispensible role of evidence in decision-making?

Hostility towards evidence and expertise

In Australia and around the world, we’ve seen the emergence of a creeping cynicism – even outright hostility – towards evidence and expertise.

We saw this sentiment in the post-Brexit declaration by British Conservative MP, Michael Gove that “the people of this country have had enough of experts.”

And yet – as we strive to cure cancer; save lives from preventable disease; navigate disruption; lift living standards; overcome prejudice, and prevent catastrophic climate change – expertise has never been more important.

The turn that public debate has taken is a challenge to universities. As institutions for the public good, we exist to push the frontiers of knowledge. We enhance human understanding through methodical, collaborative, sustained and robust inquiry.

That doesn’t discount the wisdom of the layperson. And it doesn’t mean universities have all the answers. Far from it. But we are unequivocally the best places to posit the questions.

We are places structurally, intellectually, ethically and intrinsically premised on confronting society’s most complex and confounding problems. We are at the vanguard of specialist knowledge. And we are relentless in its pursuit. We have to be. Because – like the challenges we as institutions immerse ourselves in – the pace of change is unrelenting.

In universities, questioning is continuous, and answers are always provisional. The intensive specialisation, in-depth inquiry and measured analysis universities undertake is not carried-out in service of some ulterior motive or finite agenda.

In the conduct of research the finish-line is very rarely, if ever reached. There’s always more to learn, more to discover. The core objectives universities pursue can never be about any other agenda than the truth. There is no other, nor greater reward. So let’s not disparage expertise, or the critically important role of evidence and intellectual inquiry.

Instead, let’s try to understand its value to our country and its people. And, indeed, to the world.

Universities perform an essential role in society. We must stand up for evidence. Stand up for facts. Stand up for the truth. Because if we don’t, who will?

Universities’ role in the economy

Disruption is drastically refashioning the economy. It is reshaping the way we work, and reimagining the way we engage with each other in our local communities and globally.

In this constantly transforming environment – where major structural shifts in the economy can profoundly dislocate large segments of society – our universities perform a pivotal role.

Universities help us make the very best of disruption, ensuring we are able to “ride the wave”. And they are the institutions best equipped to buffer us against the fallout. This is particularly important in regions that have relied for decades on large-scale blue-collar industries.

Think Geelong in regional Victoria and Mackay in central Queensland. Look to Elizabeth in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. Wollongong and Newcastle in New South Wales. And Launceston in Tasmania. Onetime manufacturing strongholds in carmaking, steel, timber and sugar.

These communities have been wrenched economically, socially and at the personal level by automation, offshoring and rationalisation. For places like these, universities can be a lifeline.

Internationally, the evidence is in. Former financier, Antoine van Agtmael and journalist, Fred Bakker look at this very scenario in their recent book, “The Smartest Places on Earth”.

They uncover a transformative pattern in more than 45 formerly struggling regional US and European economies; places they describe as “rustbelts” turned “brainbelts”.

Akron, Ohio is one of the most remarkable examples they cite. This midwestern city had four tyre companies disappear practically overnight. The then president of the University of Akron, Luis Proenza, reached out to those affected, rallying them to collaborate and encouraging them to transform.

Van Agtmael tells the story of what happened next. “What stayed in Akron”, he observes, “was the world class polymer research that has given us things like contact lenses that change colour if you have diabetes, tyres that can drive under all kinds of road conditions and hundreds more inventions.”

Akron, he continues, “now [has] 1,000 little polymer companies that have more people working for them than the four old tyre companies.”

This kind of transformation, at Akron and beyond, Van Agtmael remarks, is “university centric.”

“Each of these rustbelts becoming brain belts”, he concludes, “always have universities.” In places like those he describes, and many others around the world, universities and their graduates are leading vital processes of renewal within economies experiencing upheaval.

You may be surprised by the extent that this is happening in Australia, too.

Four in five startup founders are uni graduates

Over the past decade, the startup economy has become part of Australia’s strategy for economic diversification and growth. Yet what has not been widely understood is the extent to which universities and their graduates are responsible for that growth.

Now, for the first time, Universities Australia and the survey group Startup Muster have taken a closer look at the data.

Read more: A founder’s level of education can indicate the type of startup they’ll build – Startup Muster report

Startup Smarts: universities and the startup economy confirms that universities and their graduates are the driving force in Australia’s startup economy.

It tells us that four in five startup founders in this country are university graduates. Many startups, too, have been nurtured into existence by a university incubator, accelerator, mentoring scheme or entrepreneurship course.

There are more than 100 of these programs dispersed widely across the country, with many on regional campuses.

They provide support, physical space and direct access to the latest research. They help to grow great Australian ideas into great Australian businesses.

This report confirms just how important the constant evolution, renewal and refining of course offerings at universities is.

We need to ensure that our programs equip our students and graduates for an uncertain future.

By the time today’s kindergarten students finish high school and are considering university study, startups will have created over half-a-million new jobs across the country.

And this new sector of the economy – a sector indivisible from our universities – raised $568 million in 2016; 73% more than the previous year.

By the very nature of the reach of our universities, the benefits are not confined to our cities.

We play a vital role to help regional Australians and farmers stake their claim in the startup economy too. The idea of the “silicon paddock”’ – using technology to take farm-based businesses to the markets of the world – is no longer a concept. It’s a reality.

Technology enables our regional entrepreneurs to stay in our regions; building and running businesses, investing locally without the need for long commutes or city relocations. And this, too, is very important; making sure nobody is left behind.

Extending knowledge beyond uni gates

Comprehending and overcoming the complex problems the world confronts, in my view, requires we defend the role of expertise and intellectual inquiry. That doesn’t mean universities are the last word on knowledge. To a large extent, it means rethinking the way knowledge is conveyed beyond university gates.

If universities don’t turn their minds to this issue, others will. And their motivations may not always be altruistic.

Take research, for instance. When the facts of a particular field of inquiry are under attack, the natural reaction among researchers might be to tighten-up their retort and hone the theoretical armory.

It is right to be rigorous and methodical in research. But in the broader communication of our research – in the public dialogue beyond “the lab” – I think universities have to guard against retreating to overly technical language that, perhaps inadvertently, sidelines all but a limited group of specialists

I don’t suggest that research can’t benefit or even be improved via a researcher’s consciousness of a particular, often very specific audience. Yet researchers who allow this consciousness to dominate the development of their work risk undermining their ability to tread new ground and challenge existing frontiers of knowledge.

Only by crossing borders can we come to something new. How many researchers’ discoveries have arisen from a subversion of discipline, practice or establishment? Virtually all, I would suggest.

Breaking down structural boundaries

Crossing borders also means we push other structural boundaries. Within universities, distinct discipline paradigms exist for good reason. They bring focus and in-depth intellectual lineage to a particular field.

But, increasingly, the complex problems we set out to solve don’t abide by the same boundaries. These questions demand expertise from many disciplines, working together and approaching the subject matter from different angles.

That is why universities are constantly refining their research and teaching programs and, increasingly, diffusing the borders that kept many of them separate. This is good for universities. It is good for the country. And it is good for our students, many of whom find their way into public service or politics.

These graduates bring a greater understanding of all facets of the complex questions they confront throughout their working lives.

Interdisciplinarity is, I think, a powerful antidote against ideological intransigence and prejudice. Australian universities – particularly in their research – have a growing track-record in this regard.

Many of our very best research institutes are characterised by a fusion of disciplines where, for example, sociologists, political scientists, spatial geographers, and economists collaborate on a common research objective.

The work that emerges from this research is almost always compelling because it is multi-faceted. It extends itself beyond its constituent research community.

Cross-disciplinarity has also expanded at the teaching level of our universities over the past few decades. But a constrained funding environment can provoke a reduction in options.

We must, however, keep our viewfinder broad, because reductionism doesn’t match the expansionist, multi-strand trends emerging in the broader economy. It’s a disconnect.

As universities, as a society, we must be mindful of how important it is to ask questions, to follow our curiosity, to challenge boundaries and to never rest with the answers.

• Read the full speech here.

Barney Glover is Vice Chancellor of Western Sydney University. 

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article.

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9 Reasons Why Timber Gates Are Superior over Other Alternatives

Timber, as opposed to metal, has a classic, natural aesthetic that blends nicely with a natural setting such as a yard. Timber is a natural solution for building a welcoming and comfortable ambience. If you're in the market for a  field, garden, or entrance gate, here are 9 reasons why you should go with timber over PVC or metal.

Easy to change the look

There are many superb paint and stain solutions on the market that make it simple to transform the appearance or colouring of your wooden gate.

Privacy 

Since wood is inherently thicker than metal, it provides more protection than metal gates. Timber gates in Geelong are known to provide complete privacy and security.

Natural appearance 

Wood, as opposed to metal, has a classic, natural aesthetic that integrates nicely with natural surroundings such as landscapes or gardens. If you want to generate a warm and friendly ambience, a timber gate is an obvious choice.

Lighter

Timber gates are usually lighter than metal gates, therefore extending longevity by reducing strain on posts and hinges.

Sustainability 

In general, wood is a more sustainable option than metal. Always ensure that items are created from renewable timber.

Wider choice 

There are countless timber gate styles to choose from. From a traditional rail entrance gate to lovely garden gates, you can get everything. You can even choose between hardwood and softwood timber, which have diverse aesthetics.

Repairable if needed

A primary advantage of a timber gate is that it is easy to repair if required. This is incredibly useful in farming settings (where gates are prone to be destroyed by cattle) or in campsites where people congregate.

Flexibility for fixtures & fittings 

When it comes to picking, installing, and upgrading fixtures and fittings, timber is the most flexible choice. Unlike metal gates, there is a wider range of fixtures available, and you can easily add locks or multiple hinges.

Cost-effective 

If all of these perks aren't enough to impress you, consider that timber gates in Ballarat are usually less expensive than metal gates.

These are the 9 reasons that justify that timber gates are superior to PVC or metal. If you like this blog, don’t forget to share it with your friends, and get back to us for more informational posts! 

Tips and Tricks to Ensure Longevity of Your Timber Fence

If you have a garden on your property, it is quite natural that you will do everything possible to make sure that it remains protected in the right manner. Putting up a fence around it is one such activity. However, if the fence is made of timber, it can get destroyed if not taken care of in the right manner. There are a number of tips and tricks that you can follow to make sure that your timber fence stands erect for years to come. Here is a look at a few of these tips and tricks that will help you to offer a longer life span to the timber fence guarding your garden.

Clean it regularly

The very first thing that you can do to offer longevity to the timber fence in Ballarat is to clean it regularly. Regular cleaning helps to get rid of a number of problems like mould and dirt that accumulates over time on the surface of the fence. 

Repair damages

It is important for you to make sure that there are no damages on your timber fence. If you detect a few of these defects on the fence, even the minor ones, you should make sure to get them repaired as soon as possible and keep the fence standing erect for a number of years to come.

Get it stained

Staining your fence is another very effective measure that helps to protect your timber fence in Ballarat in the best possible manner. Regular staining helps the fence to remain protected from the changes in weather conditions, which eventually extends its lifespan.

Keep it as dry as possible

Though it is important to clean a timber fence properly, you should make sure to keep it as dry as possible. This will prevent the unnecessary swelling of the timber and will ensure a longer lifespan for the fence. 

It is important not only to put up a fence around your garden but also to take good care of it, especially if it is made of timber. Indulging in these activities will help you to protect your timber fence as well as timber gates in Ballarat that you have put up around the garden in the right manner and increase their longevity.