General Care

Although low-maintenance, FenceScape components may require periodic cleaning to help maintain the beauty of the product. Frequency of cleaning requirements will vary by region and environment. For periodic cleaning, use a cleaner like eco-friendly Corte Clean. Follow the manufacturer's application instructions.

General rinsing with a hose is recommended. However, rinsing may be performed with a pressure washer. The recommended maximum is 1200 psi for FenceScape products. A fan tip nozzle should be used, and spray in the direction of the wood pattern or fence boards to avoid damaging the surface of the fence. Use caution not to damage the material, and always take the proper safety precautions when operating a power washer.

Graffiti Removal

To clean graffiti off the surface of FenceScape products, try using Motsenbocker's Lift Off #4. The best method is to apply the Lift Off #4 and allow it to soak in. The manufacturer recommends three minutes, but allowing it to stand on the fence board for an hour eases the cleaning process. After letting the cleaner soak in gently, work a non-abrasive brush over the surface of the stain. Repeat as needed until the stain is removed. A small pick or file tip may be used to remove the paint out of the emboss pattern if desired.

Scratches, Nicks, Cuts and Grooves

Scratches and nicks will weather to a similar match in 8-10 weeks; the time frame will vary based on exposure and climate. Surface scratches on the fence boards, rail and the 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" post may be repaired by applying heat to the surface; you can blend the damaged surface area back in by encapsulating the wood fiber and resin back together.

This can be performed with a soldering iron. Best practice would be to experiment on a piece of scrap material to determine the best heat range as every soldering iron will vary. A rounded tip design will work the best to blend the scratched material back in.

Minwax® Wood Finish™ Stain Markers in Early American color enable touchups of FenceScape reinforced rails, fence boards and fence posts. Simply apply the marker to the damaged area and wipe off any excess wood finish. Dries to a nice color comparable to the FenceScape Mountain Cedar finish.

Painting, Staining and Sealing

Although not required, FenceScape may be painted or stained. TimberTech does not recommend painting and cannot guarantee the performance of anything applied to the product. Painting and staining takes away from the low-maintenance benefits of FenceScape, and once FenceScape is painted, stained or sealed, subsequent applications will be necessary to maintain appearance.