Winter's almost here and the weather's certainly taken a turn for the worst in recent weeks.
With this in mind, now's probably your last chance to take advantage of the remaining non-rainy days to take good care of your fencing and other garden woodwork before it's too late.
One of the most popular methods of weather-proofing is using creosote, although the downside of using this is that you really do need a dry day to get the job finished.
With time of the essence then, what is the best way to coat your fencing as quickly and easily as possible?
Painting fence panels by hand can take a lifetime and really isn't the most interesting of jobs, so if you're planning to get it all done in one day using this method, prepare yourself for a period of mind-numbing, joint-straining action.
Instead, you might want to invest in a fence paint sprayer, which reduces the time spent doing this arduous task by a significant amount. However, one thing to bear in mind is that if you are spraying in an exposed area and experience the slightest gust of wind, then be prepared to clean up that paint across your garden, conservatory or fence posts.
Ideally, you should take the panels out of their posts regardless of what technique you are using, although this might not always be possible if there are trees or other features that are stopping you from doing this.
When this is the case, try protecting the areas you don't want to get covered in paint with anything from newspaper to bin bags or plastic sheeting. Creosote in particular is runny and can go everywhere if you're not careful.
So, what are you still reading this for? Time is of the essence! Get your fences protected against the wet weather now – it's a job that's well worth doing, even if it is messy and a bit boring. Good luck!
