Residential Fencing Gainesville FL | Call Gator Wood Farm Land Masters

Warping is common here due to our high humidity and the way wood absorbs moisture. We often see it on fences with wide boards that aren't properly sealed. Our solution involves using narrower, kiln-dried boards and applying a high-quality weatherproofing stain. If you already have warped boards, we can replace just those sections and treat the rest to prevent new issues. We also check your posts to ensure they aren't holding standing water, which makes the warping worse.

After heavy rains, especially near creeks or low-lying neighborhoods like those off Williston Road or near Hogtown Creek, water can pool around fence posts. To stop erosion and rot, we use concrete footings that extend below the frost line and sit on a gravel base for drainage. For very wet areas, we often recommend metal posts or wood posts rated for ground contact. We also make sure the soil is sloped away from the fence line to reduce erosion.

Absolutely. Painting or staining is one of the best ways to add years to your fence. We thoroughly clean and dry the wood first, then apply a weatherproofing stain that includes UV protection. This prevents the board from sucking up moisture after a rainstorm and drying out too fast in the sun, which causes cracking. We offer a range of colors, and the application is done by hand or sprayer for even coverage. We also seal gates to prevent swelling that makes them stick.