No matter the season, direct sunlight can strip the color from your wooden fence, leaving it looking faded and old. One of the key benefits of staining your fence with a high-quality oil-based stain is that it will ensure that the UV damage is limited. Regular upkeep will have your fence looking new for years to come!  Think of a fence stain as sunscreen for your fence.  The more pigment the stain has, the higher the UV protection you will have. Semi-transparent fence stains have the highest UV protection for exterior wood staining projects.