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Prineville’s volcanic clay soil holds winter moisture against untreated wood, while summer drought shrinks the ground, loosening posts. Over time, this freeze-thaw cycle and soil movement cause posts to rot at ground level or lean. Basic Fence & Deck solves this by setting posts in concrete with proper drainage gravel and using rot-resistant cedar or pressure-treated lumber rated for ground contact—common-sense steps that keep your Prineville fence standing straight for years.

Look for three signs: posts that rock in the soil even after tamping, widespread dry rot where you can poke wood through a screwdriver, and gates that sag more than an inch out of level. If only one or two sections are damaged, a targeted repair works. But if half your fence shows these issues, replacement typically costs less than patching. Our crews in Prineville do a free walk-around with you and point out exactly which posts, rails, or pickets need attention.

Deer in Prineville jump standard four-foot fences easily. For gardens near the Ochoco National Forest, we install eight-foot woven-wire mesh or a combination of solid wood with a top rail and extra-height pickets. Slip a tension wire on the bottom to prevent digging. Basic Fence & Deck builds these with heavy-gauge galvanized materials that resist rust from irrigation overspray—a practical local solution that works year-round without looking like a fortress.