David’s landscaping - Evans's Local Residential Fencing

The main cause is rapid moisture changes plus intense summer sun. Our area gets spring rains followed by dry, hot winds that make untreated wood expand and contract. This leads to cracking, cupping, and loose boards. David’s landscaping counters this by using properly dried, treated lumber and applying a quality stain or weatherproofing sealant as part of our fence installation or repair service. We also allow for correct expansion gaps so the fence moves with the weather instead of fighting it.

A simple sign is if water no longer beads up on the wood—it soaks in instead. Another sign is visible rot at the bottom of posts or along the bottom rail. If you see soft spots or moss, weatherproofing alone won’t fix it; we’ll need to replace those sections first. For fences that are just faded or dry, a cleaning and a fresh stain or weatherproofing layer extends the life significantly. David’s landscaping offers a free walk-through to check your fence and tell you whether a repair or a full weatherproofing service is the right solution for your Evans property.

Yes, in most cases we can. The problem is usually a rotted or loose post base, not the entire fence. David’s landscaping uses a method where we dig down, remove the old concrete collar or rotted wood, and set a new treated post or use a metal post anchor right next to the existing one. Then we reattach the panels. This saves you money and keeps your existing fence intact. We do this regularly for homes near Glenmere Park and along the Poudre River corridor where soil shifts more.