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Routine Wooden Fence Repairs

Construction & Contractors Blog

Your property's security and privacy can be enhanced with a wooden fence. However, wooden fences can suffer damage. In particular, there are several issues and damages your wood fence is likely to encounter.

Split Fence Panels

The wood panels are the most visible part of the fence. Unfortunately, the wood in these panels can eventually split. While small splits can be relatively harmless, they tend to grow in size and depth. Eventually, these splits could compromise the appearance and security of the fence. A wood filler may be an option if these issues are caught when the problem is still minor. However, severe splits and cracks require the panel to be replaced.

Regularly sealing and staining your fence can protect it from weather and sun damage. Also, you should clean any moss or other substances on it. These substances can trap moisture against the wood, leading to swelling and cracking.

Rotting Posts And Panels

Eventually, your wooden fence will encounter rotted posts and panels. Failing to repair the rotted posts and panels quickly can be a major mistake. It could result in multiple sections of the fence collapsing. Unfortunately, the only option for repairing rotted posts and panels is to replace them entirely. While this damage is inevitable, there are some steps you can take to slow it. For example, trimming bushes away from the fence can limit the moisture exposure the wood experiences.

Damaged Gate Hinges

The gate of a wooden fence is an essential part of the fence's functionality, and its hinges are vital to keeping it in good working order. When a gate hinge fails, it is generally a simple and affordable repair. To fix damaged gate hinges, remove the gate from the fence. If the issue is caused by rust on the moving parts of the gate, it may be easy to restore by simply sanding the corrosion off and applying a sealant. Unfortunately, warping or other severe damage to the hinge may require replacing.

Insect Damage To The Wood

Termites and carpenter ants can cause substantial damage to a wooden fence. In extreme cases, entire fence sections may need replacing to restore their appearance and functionality. A professional fence repair contractor can effectively assess the damage to your fence and prepare a quote for the restoration costs.

Avoiding these issues requires the entire fence length to be treated for pests regularly. This is especially important during the spring and summer months, but you should not neglect these treatments in the winter. Some pests may attempt to use your fence as a nest during cold weather, which can lead to severe damage.

Contact a local fence repair service for more info. 

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22 February 2023