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The main cause is soil saturation. Savannah’s sandy, loamy soil becomes soft when soaked, losing its ability to hold posts firmly. Over time, wind pressure and the weight of the fence push posts askew, especially if they weren’t set deep enough or with concrete.

Signs include difficulty latching, misalignment where the latch meets the striker, rust or corrosion on metal parts, and sagging of the gate itself. In humid Savannah, wood gates can swell and shift, throwing the latch out of alignment.

First, check for post plumbness and gate sag. If the post is leaning, it needs resetting. If the gate is sagging, adjust hinges or add a tension cable. For rusted latches, replace with a weather-resistant model. PS Remodeling can assess and fix all underlying issues.