M&M Fencing & Maintenance - DeRidder's Reliable Commercial Fencing

The high humidity and frequent rain in DeRidder accelerate rust on standard steel fencing, especially near Kincaid Lake or low-lying areas that hold moisture. The cause is prolonged exposure to water and oxygen, which triggers oxidation. A telltale sign is orange-brown flaking on posts or panels. M&M Fencing & Maintenance solves this by installing galvanized or powder-coated metal fences that resist corrosion. We also seal all post bases with waterproof compound and recommend annual rust-inhibitor treatment for existing fences.

Floodwater can weaken soil and cause fence posts to shift, and it also saturates wood with debris and bacteria. After a flood, check if any posts are leaning more than 2 inches out of plumb—that’s a sign of complete replacement. Also look for cracked concrete footings or warped rails. For metal fences near the DeRidder industrial corridor, rust from flood silt often requires full replacement. M&M Fencing & Maintenance will inspect your fence free of charge and give you a straight answer on repair versus replacement, tailored to your lot’s drainage and soil type.

The biggest cause of rot in our area is ground contact—wood sitting in mud after heavy rains traps moisture and invites fungus. A sign to watch for is soft or spongy wood at the base of the posts. Our solution: we set all wood fence posts in gravel-filled holes with concrete only above grade, allowing drainage. We also recommend using ACQ-treated lumber and applying a semi-transparent water-repellent stain every two years. For existing fences, we can add kickboards or gravel strips to lift the wood above the wet soil, extending its life by years.