All Decked Out and Fenced In - Brunswick's Reliable Fence Contractors

Brunswick's freeze-thaw cycles cause the ground to shift, which can push fence posts out of alignment if they aren't set deep enough. Our solution is to dig posts below the frost line (often 36–48 inches) and use gravel backfill for drainage. That way, water doesn't pool around the post and freeze, which stops the heaving. We see this issue often in neighborhoods off of Pearl Road, where the clay soil holds moisture. By setting posts deep and ensuring proper drainage, we keep your fence straight year-round.

Cupping typically happens when the underside of a deck board gets wetter than the top, often because of poor airflow or incorrect spacing. In Brunswick, where rain is common, we recommend proper joist spacing and using a hidden fastener system that allows for expansion and contraction. We can often repair the issue by re-fastening boards with the right gaps or replacing warped sections with pressure-treated or composite material that resists moisture. We've fixed decks near Hickory Ridge that had this exact problem, and proper ventilation made the difference.

For side yards that see regular use—like homes near Center Road where families access the backyard constantly—a metal or reinforced wood gate with a diagonal cross-brace is best. We weld the brace from the bottom hinge side to the top latch side so the gate supports its own weight and won't sag. For Brunswick's climate, we also use galvanized hardware and stainless steel hinges to resist rust from rain and snow melt. If you install a heavy wood gate without that bracing, it will drag on the ground within a year or two.