The Best Time to Stain a Deck or Fence

It’s important to maintain your wood deck or fence to withstand the trials and tribulations of Mother Nature.

Wind, rain, sun, snow, the whole gauntlet, all wreaks havoc on wood throughout the year causing your deck or fence to grow old and worn.

Staining your deck or fence can not only refresh the structure to look new again, but it can also help keep the wood in strong condition while protecting your investment. Replacing a worn out deck or fence can cost thousands!

The best time to stain your deck or fence is when time and weather work together to your benefit. Late spring or early fall is the best time of year to stain your deck or fence.

If you stain too early in the year, like early spring, you run the risk of applying a weak stain on wood that is too saturated from spring moisture. During mid to late summer, too much heat and direct sun causes stain to quickly evaporate for weaker penetration. Poor timing of this project will make the structure more susceptible to fall and winter weather damage.

The ideal time to stain your deck or fence is either before or after the extreme heat of summer passes, and the high, direct sun starts to lower. In late spring or early fall, the mild temperatures in stretches of dry weather are perfect for preparing your deck or fence for protection against for the harshness of wintry weather.

Are you interested in starting a deck or fence staining project?

Fill out the form below and submit any photos of your deck or fence and our Home Concierge team will be in touch to start your project.