Meyers Fence Company | Professional Fence Contractors in Kent, OH

In Kent, frost heave is the primary cause. When the ground freezes and thaws repeatedly, it can push concrete footings or untreated posts out of alignment. Meyers Fence Company prevents this by setting posts below the frost line (typically 36 inches deep) and using gravel backfill for drainage, which minimizes soil movement.

Common signs include bowed or cracked panels, sagging gates, and rusted hardware on metal fences. After heavy snow, check for gaps between pickets or misaligned rails. Meyers Fence Company offers free inspections in Kent to identify hidden damage, such as stress fractures in vinyl or rot in wooden posts, before they worsen.

For Kent's clay-heavy soil and freeze-thaw cycles, Meyers recommends pressure-treated wood or galvanized chain-link with deep-set posts. Vinyl fences with reinforced rails also perform well. We use corrosion-resistant fasteners and concrete anchors to ensure stability near the Cuyahoga River floodplain or low-lying neighborhoods.