ABC Family Fence - Pensacola's Professional Commercial Fencing

The main cause is the high humidity and salt spray from the nearby Gulf of Mexico, which accelerates oxidation on metal. Early signs include orange or brown discoloration, flaking paint or coating, and brittle sections of wire. If you notice any of these, especially near the original ground line or at joints, it's best to have a professional assess the extent of the damage before it compromises the entire fence.

Broken gate hinges in our area are often caused by a combination of rust weakening the metal and a gate that has become too heavy due to sagging from loose posts or added moisture damage. The solution isn't just a new hinge; we typically need to assess the gate's alignment, strengthen the post, and install heavy-duty, marine-grade stainless steel hinges that resist our humid climate. We can replace hinges, reinforce the gate frame, and ensure it swings freely without binding.

If the rust is isolated to a few sections or only surface-level, we can often remove the rusted coating, treat the metal, and apply a rust-inhibiting paint or a new vinyl coating. For more compromised sections, we can cut out and replace only the affected wire or panels. The long-term solution is to use galvanized or aluminum chain link for new installations, which is much more resistant to our coastal environment.