Spring time is right around the corner and you'll begin to spend much more time in your yard. So now is the time to address those issues with your fence, especially if you have small children and pets. There are three common repairs that can be done fairly quickly to maintain the integrity of your fence:
Posts: Is your fence leaning over? The usual culprit, a rotted fence post. Most posts are wood-based, e.g., pressure treated yellow pine or western cedar. Both have their pros and cons, but they each eventually deteriorate once buried in the ground. Once that happens, the post will need to be replaced or shored up using an in-ground bracket. Removing and replacing a fence post is the best, but more expensive repair. This repair will be like new and last a long time. Shoring up a leaning post is not nearly as expensive and can also be long lasting, but the bracket is usually visible near the bottom of the post and if you have kids or large dogs that jump against the fence, it too will eventually give and begin to lean or break the post.
Railings and board fencing: It's common to see a board-on-board or split-rail fence that is broken or missing a piece. This is a not a difficult repair, but one that can make a big difference in the curb appeal of your yard once repaired.
Gate hardware: Does your gate refuse to stay closed or maybe even open? The hardware that keeps a gate securely closed becomes a nuisance when it is misaligned or broken altogether. The fix can be to replace the hardware, if broken or bent beyond repair, straighten up a leaning gate post, or both.
If you are in need of a fence repair or gate repair work, call or text me today at (240) 324-8081 and let's discuss your options.
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