As the outermost border of your property, the fence provides the first opportunity to welcome guests into your home for the holiday season. You can drastically increase your curb appeal by incorporating it into the decorating scheme. Here are a few tips if you’re wondering how to dress up your fence while preserving its quality and functionality.

How to Safely Decorate Your Fence During the Holidays

1. Check for Damage

Before you decorate, walk around your fence with a flashlight. Look for damage, such as protruding screws, mold and mildew growth, or jagged pieces of metal where the chain link was torn.

While decorations can conceal some issues, they may also cause safety hazards. For example, a jagged piece of metal can cut into the cable of your string lights, exposing the live wire inside and starting an electrical fire. Make sure these issues are repaired before you arrange any decor.

2. Use Outdoor Ornamentation

Carefully read the decoration’s packaging to ensure they’re approved for outdoor use. String lights and other electrical components must be manufactured with a protective coating that won’t be damaged by wind or rain. The garlands should be made of water-resistant materials. Using real evergreen or fir could discolor a light-hued fence or harbor moisture, leading to mold growth.

3. Secure Hard Decor

When attaching your holiday decor, think about how it would fare on a windy night. If you’re planting candy canes in the ground a foot away from the fence or hanging ornaments from fishing wire from the top of each post, the wind will repeatedly blow these objects into your fence, resulting in dents and scratches. Instead, secure the decor flush against the surface, or weave garlands through the posts to prevent it from being jostled.

If you want to replace damaged parts of your fence before starting the decorating process, have your architect call Hawaii Fence Supply in Kapolei. These professionals provide high-quality fencing materials to contractors and architects so that you can personalize your home’s design and increase its curb appeal. From steel to aluminum and chain link, they offer a wide range of materials that will suit any home. Learn more about their products online, and tell your fencing installer to call (808) 682-0086 to place an order.