What To Look For When It Comes to Weakness in Your Fence
Installing a fence around your property is a big investment, so you want to take care of it so it will last. There are things to look for and ways to keep your fence in good condition over its lifespan. Here is a checklist of what to look for when it comes to the health of your fence.
Corrosion
Most fences are coated to stop any corrosion from happening, but there is never a full proof way to stop it from happening. Unfortunately during installation, parts can be scraped which can allow for corrosion to happen. Small areas of corrosion can be corrected if detected early enough. Those that live close to the coast need to make sure they purchase a fence that has a good coating to prevent corrosion. The coastal harsher climates can cut through the standard coating.
Damage
Even if you purchase a durable steel fence, there will always be the chance of damage. A tree can fall on a fence during a storm and cause damage or a car could drive into a fence accidentally. Damage can be caused such as dented fence posts or broken fence panels. If damage occurs, try to just replace the damaged part. There are many vendors who will sell replacement parts.
Loose Fence Posts
A loose post can be a hazard especially since it will cause your fence to be unstable. If a post or several posts are not installed correctly, a fence can be easily knocked down. To check to make sure your fence is stable, jiggle a post with your hand to see if it will shake. If they are loose, you can fix the problem with new cement in the ground.
Overgrowth
Nature only grows and trees that grow have roots that grow. A tree can cause big time damage to a fence both under the ground and above the ground. Always check plants that are planted close to your fence to make sure they are not a hazard.