A & B Quality Fence | Top-Rated Fence Installation in Lafayette, CO

Wood that feels rough or splintery, visible cracking, or areas where the paint or stain is peeling are clear indicators. Lafayette’s frequent freeze-thaw cycles and summer sun can dry out wood quickly. A quick check: pour a small amount of water on the wood—if it beads up, the seal is still good; if it soaks in fast, it’s time to weatherproof.

The main cause is freeze-thaw cycles in clay-heavy soil around Lafayette. Water gets into the ground, freezes, expands, and pushes posts upward or sideways. This creates leaning sections or gates that won’t latch. Our solution is to reset posts with concrete footings below the frost line, and we often replace rotted wood at the same time.

In most cases, we can replace individual damaged pickets, rails, or even a single post without touching the rest of the fence. We’ll match the existing style as closely as possible. Full replacement is only recommended when more than half the structure shows rot or instability—after a heavy snow or wind event, for example.