Best Privacy Fence Installation in Dupo, IL 62239 - Lambert Fence

In Dupo, the main culprit is ice. Water seeps into tiny gaps in the metal joints or between panels. When it freezes, the expansion pressure can bend or even snap the metal. Additionally, the freeze-thaw cycle in our region can heave the ground, unleveling the posts and putting uneven stress on the fence. Lambert Fence addresses this by not only repairing the damaged sections but also reinforcing the posts and adding drainage to prevent water pooling at the base.

While heavy snow can push a fence, leaning posts are more often a sign of soil saturation and frost heave. In Dupo's clay-heavy soils, water doesn't drain quickly. When the ground saturates and freezes, it can lift the post out of alignment. Over time, this leads to rot at the ground line. Lambert Fence solves this by digging out the affected post, replacing rotted wood, and setting the new post in a concrete base with proper gravel drainage to stay solid through our wet winters.

For gates that drag or stick due to ice damage, the first step is a full inspection of the hinges and frame. Ice often pushes the gate frame out of square. Our solution is to remove the gate, straighten or replace the affected metal parts, and re-hang the gate on heavy-duty hinges. We also check the ground clearance, as frost heave can raise the dirt level. For long-term prevention, we recommend installing a galvanized steel gate, which is far more resistant to our local weather extremes.