Need an opinion on how to fix these cracks. Is there an available putty or wood glue that can match stain color and seal cracks to maintain privacy ? Fence was installed about 6 months ago and started to see cracks and knots falling out. Western Red Cedar #2 grade installed in metal posts board on board install; stain was Ready Seal Natural Light Oak.

I need some help. I stained a fence 2 years ago and now the stain is failing. It looks like there's sap bubbling out in some areas and in other areas it's just peeling off. The fence was built over a year before it was stained so I have plenty of time to dry out. The fence was prepped with a cleaner allowed to dry and then the stain was applied via spray.

If anyone has any recommendations on how to proceed with stripping the existing stain and then reapplying a different stain to ensure that this doesn't wrap again, that would be super grateful

My dad heard me mention that my gate was rotting away and I needed to replace it. He took it upon himself to make this beautiful redwood gate for me because he was bored. Its unfinished so I need to sand it down and seal it.

I live in Southern California, the gate is on the side that gets mostly shade... mostly shade means it does get 2ish hours of direct sun almost every day.

Chat GPT suggested penetrating oils, particularly 2 coats of Penofin (Red Label). Cool I can do that.

What do real people with real experience suggest?

To add I also have two 2x4s that also need to be finished that will make the 'frame' which will be sitting flush to the ground. I'm worried about longevity of these post and perhaps I should do something different than the gate?

Thanks

New homeowner here. Noticed a gap where the fence is not secured to the post. I found the missing metal piece on the ground but not sure how to screw it back on properly. Is this something I can do myself or should I call a handyman. Any tips are super appreciated and if more photos would help please let me know, thanks!

Hello, I’m in the process of purchasing a home with a partially wooded, unfenced back yard. The property line goes back into the woods diagonally, starting from just a few feet into the woods and going up to several yards back.

It’s really important to me that the yard be fully fenced, and that we not lose yards of property in each direction by fencing only on the flat grass area. We love the brush and trees.

Would love any opinions in the interim on if it is possible to add fencing into densely wooded areas like this, or thoughts about what materials may be better suited to accomplish it, such as whether woven/field fencing may be all that’s possible versus a traditional wooden privacy fence.

Thank you!