Why DIY Fence Care Can Only Take You So Far

DIY projects are satisfying. Cleaning, tightening, painting—these feel like accomplishments. But fences are more complicated than they appear. Without experience, small mistakes can shorten the lifespan of your fence, create safety risks, and increase costs in the long run.

Jason McLaughlan, CEO of Western Fence Company and fourth-generation owner, knows this intimately. He saved the company from near ruin and built it into Utah’s oldest and most trusted fence business. He has seen every kind of fence mistake imaginable. Jason says that just as we rely on experts for health, cars, and home systems, a fence benefits from professional expertise.

Fences face unique challenges. Utah weather can warp wood, corrode metal, and shift soil around posts. Subtle signs of damage, like small cracks, leaning posts, or rusting metal, are easy to miss but can compromise structural integrity. Professionals understand how materials perform over decades, the best ways to reinforce them, and how to prevent recurring problems.

February is the perfect month to treat your fence like self-care. Even if you enjoy some DIY attention, having experts inspect, repair, or reinforce your fence ensures it will last. Western Fence Company combines craftsmanship, experience, and care to maintain fences that are beautiful, strong, and durable.

Give your fence the care it deserves. Professional attention ensures it continues to protect, enhance, and frame your home for decades. This month, love your fence the way it deserves.