Wood Fence Clean & Seal with TWP 1500 Sealer in Skokie, IL

Cedar weathers fast in Skokie, and by the time we arrived at this property the backyard fence had the dull, grayed-out surface that comes from a few too many seasons without protection. The enclosure runs 185 linear feet around the perimeter — north boundary along the back, both sides of the east run along the alley, south sections flanking the driveway, and a set of driveway gates at the corner. The fence heights vary by section, from four feet at the gates up to six feet along the alley, which meant the scope shifted as we moved from one boundary to the next. One picket had deteriorated past the point of cleaning and was flagged for replacement before we ever picked up a brush.

We started with a thorough power wash using cleaning and brightening solutions, working through each section and letting the wood open back up before we touched it with stain. The single deteriorated picket came out and a matching cedar replacement went in. Coverage varied by section — the north boundary got one side only, while the alley run, the south sections, and the gates were done on both faces. We masked the concrete driveway, the neighboring garage, and draped lightweight material over the south neighbor's garden before applying one coat of TWP 1500 series in Cedartone throughout. End grain and gate hardware got close attention. The work was coordinated for early October, giving the wood the dry, cooler conditions that let the oil penetrate cleanly before winter sets in.