Western Fencing: Reliable Commercial Fencing Serving Gillette, WY 82718

The toughest culprit here is our heavy clay soil. It expands when wet and contracts when dry, which can heave fence posts out of alignment and cause gates to sag or stick. Western Fencing addresses this by setting posts deeper with concrete and gravel footings designed for our local soil conditions. We also realign gates and replace damaged sections to restore full function and appearance.

It's not ideal, but it's fairly common here. Road salt used in the winter and moisture from melting snow can accelerate rust on standard metal gates. Western Fencing recommends galvanized or powder-coated steel weatherables that resist corrosion. For existing gates, we grind away the rust, apply a rust-inhibiting primer, and repaint. Regular rinsing during winter can help, and we can set up a maintenance schedule for you.

Rot at ground level is a classic sign of moisture wicking up from snowmelt in spring. While replacing the post is the only permanent fix, we can often splice in a new section below the top rail to save the rest of the fence. Western Fencing uses pressure-treated pine or cedar that's rated for ground contact. We also recommend a gravel backfill around the post base to improve drainage and extend the life of your fence by years.