Fence Builders Bloomfield MO | Call Thompson Excavating Solutions

That's a common issue here. Our humid summers and rapid temperature swings cause wood to absorb moisture and then dry out quickly, leading to warping and paint failure. The solution is proper weatherproofing. At Thompson Excavating Solutions, we take the time to seal all six sides of each board during installation and use high-quality exterior stains designed for our local climate. For existing fences, we can strip the old paint, sand, and apply a weatherproofing treatment that expands and contracts with the wood.

Yes, that's a very likely cause. Bloomfield's clay soil expands when wet and contracts when dry, which can shift your gate posts out of alignment. A heavy gate that's sagging on its hinges is another sign. We start by checking the post depth and concrete footing. Often, we can reset the post or adjust the hinges. If the frame is twisted, we'll replace the gate with one that's correctly braced. We also recommend a gate wheel or a drop rod for heavier gates to take the strain off the hinges and latch.

Salt spray from road treatment accelerates rust, especially on older galvanized fences. Your best defense is a thorough cleaning each spring to remove salt residue, followed by a rinse. Then, apply a rust-inhibitive primer to any bare spots and finish with a high-quality enamel spray paint made for metal. For a longer-term solution, we can install a vinyl-coated chain-link fence or a wood privacy fence set back from the road. If rust has already perforated the fabric, we can replace just the damaged sections without replacing the entire fence.