Wood Fence Wash & TWP 1500 Series Seal in Niles, IL

A wood fence enclosing a backyard in Niles takes on a lot of exposure over the years — sun from the south, moisture working into the grain through Chicago's freeze-thaw cycles, and the slow graying that comes when a finish finally gives out. This one stretched 1,130 linear feet and included posts, upper and lower braces, and pickets along both the interior and exterior sides. It was a substantial perimeter, the kind of job where the scope isn't obvious until you've walked the whole line and noted what's accessible from each side. The homeowner coordinated with adjacent neighbors ahead of time to make sure the crew could move through without interruption.

We started with a thorough power wash to clean the wood and open the grain before any product went down. Once the fence dried to the right moisture level, we applied a single coat of TWP 1500 Series oil-based semi-transparent sealer in Natural — a clear, low-tone finish that lets the wood's own character show through rather than masking it. Working through the accessible sections methodically, we covered posts, braces, and pickets on both sides, keeping pace across a lot of linear footage without cutting corners on coverage. The oil-based formula pulls into weathered wood well, which matters on a fence that's been exposed to Morton Grove and Des Plaines winters. Invoice went out same day the work wrapped.