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The combination of high winds, humid summers, and clay soil in Little Rock leads to fence posts shifting or rotting at the base. When the gate post loses stability, the gate’s weight pulls it out of square, causing the hinges to strain. The result is a gate that drags on the ground or won’t latch. P.G. Framing, Sheetrock, & Paint typically addresses this by setting new posts in concrete, using galvanized hinges, and occasionally adding a tension cable to counteract the weight of the gate.

Look for these signs after a storm: loose or missing pickets, gaps between fence boards, a noticeable lean in the entire fence section, or cracking around the post bases where they meet the ground. If the fence wobbles when you push it, the concrete footings or the posts themselves may have broken loose. P.G. Framing can inspect the fence and reinforce weak sections by sistering new framing to existing rails, or replacing compromised posts before a full collapse occurs.

Simply patching pickets won’t solve the underlying problem. A permanent fix involves removing affected sections, digging down to set pressure-treated or steel posts on deep concrete footings (often 24-36 inches deep in central Arkansas), and using heavy-duty framing with corrosion-resistant screws. P.G. Framing also recommends minimizing wind resistance by spacing fence boards slightly apart, or using a semi-solid stain that seals the wood without trapping moisture. These steps keep the fence standing through Little Rock’s seasonal wind events.