Fence Washing in Myers Park, NC

Myers Park fencing is genuinely historic — much of the original 1920s and 1930s wrought iron is still in place, set into stone pillars built with soft lime-based mortar that predates modern type-S. Many wood pickets and gates were last painted before 1978 and must be assumed to carry lead-based paint until tested. We approach every Myers Park fence wash as a preservation job first and a cleaning job second.

Original iron is hand-treated with a rust converter on pitted areas, neutralized, and sealed with an inhibitor — never blasted with pressure that would strip patina or original coatings. Stone pillars are cleaned at very low pressure with a masonry-safe detergent so soft mortar joints are not eroded. On any pre-1978 painted wood, we follow lead-safe practices: containment ground sheeting, no aggressive scraping, no high-pressure stripping, and capture of all wash water for proper disposal. A heavy pre-rinse and post-rinse protects the mature azalea and boxwood plantings these properties are known for.