French Broad Design & Service: Local Residential Fencing Serving Knoxville, TN 37917

This is usually caused by the clay-rich soil common in Knoxville, which expands and contracts with moisture changes. Over time, this movement can shift fence posts and cause gates to hang unevenly. French Broad Design & Service addresses this by setting posts deep into the ground with concrete footings, and they use adjustable gate hinges that can be tightened as the ground settles.

For hilly properties, pressure-treated wood or aluminum are popular choices because they can be custom-fabricated to follow the slope without large gaps. French Broad Design & Service also recommends using sectional panels and stepped rails, which keep the fence level while adapting to the grade. This prevents the 'wavy' look that can happen with standard panels.

Absolutely. One solution is to install a gate with a self-closing hinge and a drop rod that locks into a ground-mounted receiver. This allows the gate to open and close freely even if the ground moves slightly. French Broad Design & Service also offers gates with adjustable bottom clearance, so you can raise the gate back up if the soil settles over time.