Gamble Fencing - Defuniak Springs's Top-Rated Privacy Fence Installation

The main cause is moisture damage from our humid climate and frequent rain. The wood swells, warps, and hardware can rust or loosen over time, leading to sagging. Also, the weight of the gate combined with aging posts can pull the frame out of alignment.

Look for signs like leaning posts, rotting wood near the ground, loose pickets, gates that drag or won't latch. If more than 30% of the fence is damaged or if the posts are unstable, replacement is often better than repeated repairs. For isolated sagging gates, we can usually repair the hinges or reinforce the frame.

We assess the cause first. Often, we replace old hinges with heavy-duty stainless steel ones, add a tension cable or cross brace to counter the sag, and ensure the gate posts are set in concrete below the frost line. For severe damage, we recommend a new gate built to resist our local moisture.