Gettis Brothers - Lincoln City's Local Wood and Vinyl Fencing

The primary cause is constant exposure to moisture from rain and salty sea air, which accelerates wood rot and rusts hardware. Wet soil also shifts fence posts. The solution is to set posts in concrete footings with proper drainage, use rot-resistant materials like cedar or composite, and apply galvanized or stainless steel hardware. We often combine concrete work with fencing to anchor posts deeply so they stay straight for years, even through Lincoln City’s wet winters.

Look for cracks wider than 1/8 inch, sunken sections where water pools, surfaces that flake or chip (spalling), or uneven steps that create trip hazards. In Lincoln City’s freeze-thaw cycles, water seeps into cracks, expands, and worsens damage. Early repair—such as patching, resurfacing, or sealing—prevents costly replacement. We can also reinforce the base to stop settling caused by our sandy coastal soils.

Yes. For sloped lots near the coast, we often install stepped or racked fencing that follows the grade without gaps underneath. Using solid panels of treated wood, vinyl, or concrete masonry blocks helps deflect strong winds. We also pour concrete foundations that tie the fence securely into the slope, preventing erosion underneath and keeping the fence plumb. This approach works well in neighborhoods like The Weary Club or Oceanlake where lots vary in elevation.