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This is a common issue here due to our wet winters and the clay-heavy soil in parts of Oregon City. Moisture gets trapped against the wood, and because the ground stays damp, it speeds up rot. We can often repair just the damaged sections by cutting out the rotted wood, setting a new post (sometimes on a concrete base for better drainage), and replacing the affected pickets. After the repair, we recommend weatherproofing with a quality sealant to protect the rest of the fence from the same issue.

Sagging gates are typically a sign of worn hinges, a shifted post, or the gate frame itself twisting out of square. We can almost always repair this. First, we check if the gate post is still solid in the ground. If the post is leaning, we can brace it or reset it. Then we'll replace any rusted hinges with heavier-duty ones and add a tension cable or corner brackets to true up the gate. For most standard wooden gates in Oregon City, a simple repair gets it swinging smooth again without needing a full replacement.

The biggest mistake is painting or staining new pressure-treated wood too soon—it has to dry out first. For Oregon City weather, we recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks after installation. When we paint or stain a fence, we use high-quality exterior products with UV protection and mildewcide. We also make sure to coat the end grain of the pickets and the bottom edges, because those areas soak up moisture fastest. Applying a clear water repellent every couple of years will also greatly extend the life of your fence through our rainy winters.