Your wooden fence has been part of your property for years, providing benefits such as added curb appeal and privacy. Yet there comes a time when fence replacement is necessary to maintain your property’s look and feel. In colder climates, like in Alaska, specialists have a limited number of months to replace fences because the frozen ground during long winters makes the task too difficult. As spring rolls around, take a minute to analyze whether you need a replacement this year.

How to Tell It’s Time for a Fence Replacement 

1. Rot

Without protection in the form of routinely-applied, weatherproof sealants, wood fencing becomes subject to weather related wear and tear. Over time, moisture, oxygen, and warmth will weaken and stain wooden structures, resulting in unsightly and potentially dangerous fencing. Springtime is the ideal time to look for rot, as you’ll notice weak spots as the ground begins to thaw.

2. Excessive Leaning & Sagging

Rot or age-related deterioration can cause a fence to lean or sag. Leaning or sagging cannot keep intruders out or children and pets in. If you keep repairing the fence every time the wind blows only to have the issue reappear the next time it’s windy out, you need fence replacement services.

3. Wind Damage

In the face of heavy wind storm, your fence can likely only handle so much resistance until it splinters or falls over. When a major weather event of any kind occurs, check on the structural integrity of your fence in the days following. After a long winter, in particular, take note of these issues and call in a specialist to gauge your need for a replacement.

4. Frequent Repairs

Do you always seem to be replacing missing panels or scheduling other fence repairs, such as those from storm damage? These expenses add up. Rather than putting more money into an old or faulty fence as the weather turns foul look into replacement options.

5. Outdated Look

Perhaps your home was recently renovated or remodeled and your current fence no longer suits the aesthetic. Whether it surrounds your home’s perimeter, the front only, or an area of your garden, it should match the property’s look. A new fence can add curb appeal and potentially increase your homes value.

If Alaska’s tough winter did significant damage to your fence, schedule fence replacement services with T&L Services this spring. The fencing contractors provide clients throughout Anchorage and Eagle River, AK, with installation, repair, and replacement services, and they are committed to providing customers with high-quality, affordable fencing. Call (907) 333-0515 today to schedule an appointment or review the project gallery online. Get more tips and advice on Facebook.