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The clay-heavy soil here in the Chattahoochee Valley acts like a sponge. When it rains hard, the ground saturates and expands, then shrinks as it dries. This cycle loosens the soil around fence posts, especially if they weren't set deep enough or with concrete. At Fortson Gate and Fence, we always set posts below the frost line and use a concrete collar to lock them in place, so they stay straight even after a monsoon.

Good question. Termite damage looks different: you'll see thin, winding mud tunnels running up the wood, and the wood itself sounds hollow when tapped. Rot is usually softer, darker, and happens where wood stays wet. Either way, it's a local problem because of our humid summers. We inspect the whole fence line and can replace just the damaged sections with termite-resistant treated wood or switch to maintenance-free vinyl or aluminum that termites can't eat.

Not if we can help it. We like to save you money. If the rails and pickets are still solid, we can pull out the bad posts, dig new holes, and reset them in concrete. This is common near neighborhoods like The Landings at Highland Park, where the soil shifts after storms. We match the style and stain so the repair blends in. Only if most of the frame is compromised do we recommend full replacement.