Legacy Iron Works: Professional Fence Contractors Serving Scottsdale, AZ 85260

The intense sun and heat here cause wood to dry out and shrink, leading to warping and cracking. The first sign is boards bending or pulling away from the frame. To prevent this, we recommend using treated wood or switching to metal alternatives. Legacy Iron Works offers metal fabrication and custom iron fencing that won't warp. We also provide weatherproofing treatments and UV-resistant stains for existing wood fences to slow the damage.

Dry, sandy soil loses its grip around wooden posts, especially after repeated freeze-thaw cycles (yes, even in Arizona). You'll notice posts leaning or wiggling. The solution is to set posts in concrete footings that go below the frost line, or use galvanized steel posts that don't rot. Legacy Iron Works specializes in manual and automatic gate installations with stable post systems. We also repair existing posts by re-setting them with proper concrete support.

The best defense is a combination of material selection and maintenance. For wood fences, regular painting or staining with a high-quality, UV-blocking coating can extend their life. For ultimate durability, consider metal fencing—wrought iron or steel—which laughs at the heat. Legacy Iron Works offers fence painting, staining, and weatherproofing services for current fences, plus metal fabrication and installation for a permanent upgrade. We also add weatherproofing seals to gates to keep hardware working smoothly.