Everything Considered Construction: Top-Rated Fencing Company Serving Decatur, AL 35601

The main cause is exposure to our local climate: humidity, heavy rain, and hot summers cause wood to swell, contract, and eventually split. Sun exposure dries out the wood, leading to cracks, while moisture encourages rot. In neighborhoods like Cherokee Hills, where many homes have older fences, the combination of weather and age is the primary culprit.

Look for visible cracks or splits in the pickets, leaning posts, loose nails, and any section that feels unstable when pushed. Rot near the ground or at post bases is a serious sign. If you see water stains or green algae, moisture damage is present. If over 20% of your fence is affected, replacement is often more cost-effective than spot repairs.

We assess the damage first. For isolated cracked pickets, we replace just those boards with pressure-treated or cedar wood to match your existing fence. If posts are rotted or the fence is leaning, we reinforce or replace the posts with concrete footings. For extensive deterioration, we recommend a full fence replacement using materials rated for Decatur's humidity, like vinyl or treated pine, and we also offer painting to protect the new wood.