Power Washing Fences: How to Clean Without Stripping Wood
A wood fence takes a beating from the elements year-round. In Richmond, humid summers, mild but damp winters, heavy spring pollen, and frequent rain create ideal conditions for mildew, algae, and moss. Over time, these organisms turn a once-attractive fence into a gray, green, or black eyesore. Power washing is one of the fastest ways to restore its appearance, but done incorrectly, it can gouge the wood, raise the grain, and shorten the fence's lifespan. This