Allied Fence Prducts - Elkhart's Experienced Privacy Fence Installation

In Elkhart, the primary cause is the combination of high humidity and frequent freeze-thaw cycles, which saturate wood posts and cause them to rot at ground level. This leads to leaning sections and instability. Allied Fence Products addresses this by replacing rotted posts with pressure-treated or vinyl alternatives set in concrete. For existing wood fences, we can often install post supports or swap out individual posts, saving you from replacing the entire fence.

Yes, it's very common here. The soil in Elkhart expands and contracts with moisture and temperature changes, shifting gate posts and causing gates to sag or drag. Allied Fence Products can fix this by re-setting the gate post on a deeper concrete footing or adjusting the hinges and adding a wheel kit for heavy gates. We’ll also check the latch alignment to ensure it closes securely.

For Elkhart’s mix of lake-effect snow, strong winds, and humidity, we recommend vinyl or aluminum fencing. Vinyl won’t rot or rust and resists wind well when properly installed with reinforced rails. Aluminum is lightweight, rust-proof, and great for wind-prone areas. Both materials hold up better than wood or chain-link in our local climate. Allied Fence Products installs these with corrosion-resistant hardware and deeper post holes to withstand the freeze-thaw cycle.