Privacy Fence Installation McPherson KS | Call Sons of Fence

The main culprit in McPherson is the combination of our high winds and the clay-heavy soil that expands and contracts with moisture. This can cause your fence posts to shift over time. Instead of just pushing them back upright, Sons of Fence digs out the loose soil, sets the post on a solid gravel base, and pours a deep concrete footing below the frost line. This method, which we use for both wood and chain link fences, locks the post in place so it stays straight against local gusts.

If your gate hinge is sagging or you feel resistance when opening, it's a sign the gate is off-balance. In McPherson, this is often from ice buildup pulling down on the frame or road salt corroding the hinges on gates near the street. The solution is to inspect the hinges and adjust the tension. We’ll also replace any rusted hardware with galvanized or stainless steel parts to prevent future sticking. It’s a simple fix that saves you from having to replace the whole gate later.

For a busy road like East Kansas Avenue, a solid board-on-board privacy fence in cedar or vinyl works best. It blocks both the view of traffic and cuts down on road noise. However, wind load is a concern, so we always reinforce these panels with thicker rails and set the posts deeper than standard. For a neighborly tip, if you’re near a corner lot, we can help you stay within city height ordinances for fences while still giving you the privacy you want from the street.