Hermanos Fences: Trusted Fencing Company Serving Durham, NC 27707

Durham’s high humidity and heavy rainfall accelerate wood decomposition, especially in untreated or poorly sealed posts. Concrete-contact wood and lack of drainage around post holes trap moisture, leading to rot within a few years. Hermanos Fences recommends using pressure-treated lumber or galvanized steel posts, plus gravel drainage, to extend fence life in our climate.

Look for leaning sections, loose or missing boards, rusted hinges on gates, and wood that feels soft or crumbles when touched. After a storm, check for cracked rails or torn wire mesh. If your gate drags or won’t latch properly, it often means the posts have shifted. Catching these signs early can save you from a full replacement.

First, we assess whether just the affected panels or the entire section needs replacing. For minor damage, we can swap individual pickets or weld bent metal. For posts knocked out of alignment, we re-set them in fresh concrete with proper bracing. Hermanos Fences also reinforces adjacent panels to prevent future issues from the same tree.