If your Greensboro, NC, home has a fenced-in backyard, at some point, you’ll likely find yourself in need of fence repairs. While fences are designed to last for years, they are vulnerable to damage from the high winds, hail, and falling branches that often feature in North Carolina storms. If your backyard fence has seen better days and you’re debating between repair or replacement, check out this guide from the local professionals at Holman Fence.

Wood Fences

Wood fences can last for decades, but the humid summers in the Piedmont leave them vulnerable to decay. If you’ve noticed splintering, warping, or signs of rot on a handful of panels, you can replace them without incurring high costs. However, the new panels are unlikely to match the older, weathered fence sections, so you should schedule your repairs before you seal and paint your fencing.

While it’s simple enough to replace a couple of fence panels, if more than 20% of your wood fence needs repairs, it’s probably best to replace the whole thing. Besides the fact that large sections of mismatched fencing are unsightly, if a large portion of your backyard fence is degraded, the rest probably isn’t far behind.

PVC or Vinyl Fences

PVC or vinyl fences are less prone to showing their age than wood fencing, but they can still crack in a heavy storm. If your fence has cracked panels, you’ll need to replace the individual panel or the entire section, depending on how your fence is constructed. Vinyl fences rarely need to be replaced entirely, but if your fencing is older and replacement sections are no longer manufactured, you may need to do a complete overhaul.

Ornamental Fences

Ornamental fencing made of aluminum or galvanized steel is extremely sturdy and damage resistant. However, if a piece of your ornamental fence is broken, bent, or otherwise damaged, you should hire a welder to fix the damaged section. Ornamental fencing can also shift over time due to changes in the earth. To fix fencing that has lost its footing, you’ll need to call in a fence repair pro to reset the posts in cement.

For any type of fencing, consider its age when you’re deciding whether to repair or replace it. No fence will last forever, and when yours is near the end of its lifespan, a replacement is probably the wisest choice. No matter what you decide, the professionals at Holman Fence will be happy to take care of all your needs. Call these fence repair experts today at (336) 337-9828, or take a look at their gallery and Facebook page to see examples of their outstanding work.