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Look for peeling paint or stain, small cracks in the wood, and a soft, spongy feel near the ground. These are early indicators that moisture is getting into the wood. If left untreated, this leads to rot and warping. Awesome Works can inspect these signs and recommend the right weatherproofing solution before the damage spreads.

Wood gates often swell in Wilmington's humid climate, causing them to stick or sag. Awesome Works will first assess if the gate can be adjusted by planing the wood or tightening the hinges. If the wood is too warped, we may recommend replacing the gate with a more weather-resistant material. We also apply a fresh coat of weatherproofing stain to prevent future swelling.

In most cases, yes—we can replace individual rotten posts without tearing down the entire fence. Awesome Works will dig out the damaged post, set a new one in concrete, and blend the repair with your existing fence. We also treat the new post with a moisture barrier to withstand Wilmington's coastal weather. Full replacement is only needed if more than 30% of the posts are compromised.