Fence staining is an essential evil
Fen staining is one of the more arduous tasks that must be completed to maintain a wooden style fence. Unfortunately this needs to be done because otherwise your fence will rot where it stands. Such is the fate of all wood that has fallen. Applying a stain to the outside of the wood allows it to maintain its natural look for years to come. Sure, eventually you do have to replace all wooden slats just from wear and tear, but that's years down the road if you take good care of your fence.