You probably don't pay much attention to your fence when it's new. The wood looks warm and natural. Vinyl looks bright and clean. The entire fence creates a neat border around your backyard and helps make the property feel finished. Then, slowly, things begin to change. One section starts turning green. Another develops dark or almost black patches. Wood that once looked golden or brown begins fading into a dull gray. Areas beneath trees seem dirtier than sections receiving full sunlight. Before long, a fence that once improved your backyard may actually be making the entire property look older. For homeowners throughout Conroe, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Kingwood, New Caney, Splendora, Willis, and surrounding Montgomery County communities , this is an extremely common exterior maintenance issue. Texas humidity, rain, intense sunlight, shade, soil, irrigation, tree coverage, and organic growth can all change the appearance of a fence over time. But here's the ...