Fence Installation Orem UT | Call GR Decorative Steel

In our experience, the main cause is ice buildup on the gate track or freezing of the motor’s lubricant. Also, snow piled against the gate can prevent it from opening fully. We at GR Decorative Steel recommend clearing snow from the gate’s path before using it and scheduling a pre-winter inspection. If your gate already acts sluggish, we can apply cold-weather grease and adjust the limit switches to keep it running through February.

Look for these signs: soft or spongy areas when you walk, visible rot near the house ledger board, or loose railing posts. Orem’s freeze-thaw cycles cause wood to crack and hold moisture. If more than 25% of the deck boards are damaged or the ledger shows rot, a full replacement is safer. We can build you a new steel-framed deck that won’t warp or decay like treated lumber does.

Often, we can reset the leaning posts by excavating around the base, adjusting the post to plumb, and repouring concrete with a larger footing. We also install a thicker schedule 40 steel post to handle Orem’s gusty winds. If the fabric is torn, we can repair or replace that section. For a long-term solution, consider upgrading to our ornamental steel fence that stays straight even in strong gusts.